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Welcome

Dear all,

Welcome to the webpage for the RCCE’s Linking Communities Project.

A shortage of accessible transport and access to vital services invariably features as a top priority in many, if not all rural surveys.

Transport and access to basic services are two critical issues of concern facing rural areas. They impact on people's ability to access employment, education, shopping, health services and can influence their quality of life. They affect the viability of rural businesses, and can determine the character of the countryside itself. Transport and access to services are therefore integral to many themes of RCCE’s work.

The aim of Linking Communities is to develop partnerships and facilitate projects that improve access to employment, education, health and leisure facilities, and that enhance other essential services in rural areas.

This is achieved by working closely with local communities to identify needs, particularly the needs of disadvantaged and socially excluded individuals, and to find solutions that address these needs.

Please explore the rest of the Linking Communities webpages for more information about our work in the county implementing suitable solutions at ground level and influencing regional thinking at a strategic level.

Regards

Kris Radley, Rural Transport and Access Adviser

Downloads 

Transport and Access to Services leaflet.