Rural Working Group - Terms of Reference

Objectives

• To deliver a vision for rural Peterborough over the next 15 years

• To identify the issues facing rural Peterborough

• Identify those short, medium & long term goals which would significantly enhance life in rural Peterborough

• To consider how rural Peterborough can add significant value to the growth of urban Peterborough

• To identify policies for incorporation within future local development plans

Scope

• The rural wards and parishes of Peterborough

• The interaction between the rural urban boundary

• All aspects of rural life may be considered

• To consider the existing and changing demographics of the area

Time & Reporting

• The working party shall be constituted for an initial period of 6 months from the meeting approving the Terms of Reference

• The initial period may be extended at the discretion of the GPP executive board,

• An initial report will be delivered to the GPP board within 6 months

• An interim/final? Report will be delivered within 6 months from the meeting approving the Terms of Reference

Members

• The first Chair shall be Ian Glew

• Membership is voluntary

• Membership shall between 10 and 30 people

• Membership should be drawn from

• The villages and rural area surrounding Peterborough

• Representatives from PCC and other statutory bodies

• Parish Councils

• Ward Councillors (village & rural)

• Rural businesses

• Land owners

• Schools

• Police

• Religious bodies

• Conservation bodies

• Environmental bodies

• GPP representatives

Operation

• The working party may sub divide into related interest groups

• Members may participate in various sub groups

• Communications shall be primarily electronic