Chance to speak out
A NEW group is being formed to speak out on rural communities across Yorkshire and Humber, including Selby district.
The Rural Policy Group will bring together leaders of voluntary and community groups to share knowledge and lobby national and local decision makers on issues such as housing, health and social care, transport, farming, business, green energy and more.
The group has been set up by charity Involve Yorkshire & Humber after the organisation’s rural team found a demand among rural charities for a means to use their combined voice to influence decisions taken by government departments, health authorities and others about the services and support provided to rural areas.
The first meeting will decide what themes the group wishes to concentrate on. Subject might include fuel poverty, access to broadband, transport or health services.
A recent survey by the charity found that 70 per cent of rural voluntary and community groups think involvement in decision making is important to them.
Jessica Jubb, rural development officer at Involve Yorkshire & Humber, said: “This is a challenging time for the voluntary and community sector in rural areas.
“On the one hand, central government is passing some powers to local communities which could open up opportunities. On the other, cuts are falling heaviest in rural communities.
“We think that by coming together voluntary and community groups can use their voices to shape opportunities together and improve rural services.”
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