Speak up for Rural Scotland
A new major new Scottish Government consultation on the future of rural Scotland has been launched – and you can take part on the Scotland National Rural Network website. The ‘Speak Up for Rural Scotland’ consultation was launched this week by the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment.
Last year, Mr Lochhead asked the Rural Development Council to provide him with specific advice on how best rural Scotland could contribute to the creation of a more successful country through sustainable economic growth, and how to face up to the challenges of the 21st century. The Speak Up for Rural Scotland consultation document outlines their views and proposals, including 37 ‘Step Changes’ on a range of themes including Renewable Energy and Working Together.
As well as being able to respond in the usual ways – direct to the Scottish Government – you can also get involved by adding your comments to the Speak Up for Rural Scotland consultation on the Rural Network website.
This is the first online consultation we’ve run and we’re encouraging as many people as possible to take part. There are proposals on a wide range of rural issues – from local food to afforable housing – so there is something of interest to everyone living and working in Scotland’s rural communities. Getting involved on the Rural Network website is a great way to make your voice heard. It’s easy to do, you don’t have to answer set questions and you can say as little or as much as you like. So if you’ve never responded to a government consultation before, why not make Speaking Up for Rural Scotland your first?
You can get more information in Speaking Up for Rural Scotland, and you can add your comments to the Speak Up for Rural Scotland consultation.
