rural forum 7 17a countryside agency report conf erence break out session topics action points from conference sessions rafe subgroup response place to live or work why does productivity of the economy matter 1 aim sustain develop and create a more balanced mixed 2 planning process must support development regeneration areas 3 essential provide an infrastructure that actively supports business 4 up skill workforce increase credibility standard enhance career opportunities wage levels mentoring 5 encourage links ownership between economic growth local communities 6 mechanism ensure adequate affordable homes for regional guidance should reflect urban interdependence apply policy travel instead authority whole social function their area eg not resenting visitors who businesses extend use small service contracts food potential is there role public procurement reconnection supply chain 8 on catering
