Rural Champion: Public participation events

The key objectives of the Rural Champion are to:

- Provide for a joined up approach across Government to rural policy,
- Ensure robust application of the Rural Proofing Process
- Promote equitable access to services by rural communities
- Develop an evidence base to assist all decision making in the rural context.

These events will be held at,

The Diamond Centre, Claudy - 20 September 12.15 to 2pm
Loughgiel Community Centre, Ballymena - 23 September 7.15 to 9pm
CAFRE, Enniskillen - 24 September 7.15 to 9pm
Moneymore Recreation Centre, Moneymore - 30 September 7.15 to 9pm
Craigavon Civic Centre Lakeview Road, Craigavon - 01 October 7.15 to 9pm
Kircubbin Community Centre , Kircubbin - 04 October 12.30 to 2.30pm
Omagh Community House Ltd , Omagh - 06 October 7.15 to 9pm
Cornmill Quay , Annalong 09 October - 7.15 to 9pm
Islandmagee Community Centre , Ballystrudder - 11 October 12.15 to 2pm
Culleybackey Community Centre , Culleybackey - 14 October 7.15 to 9pm
Newtownhamilton Community Centre , Newtownhamilton - 16 October 7.30 to 9.30pm
Corick House Hotel , Clougher - 18 October 12 to 2pm

The consultation paper can be viewed at www.dardni.gov.uk/index/consultations/active-consultations.htm

For further details please contact

Roy Griffin
DARD Rural Policy Branch
Dundonald House
Upper Newtownards Road
Belfast
BT4 3SB
Telephone (028) 90524598
e-mail : ruralpolicy.branch@dardni.gov.uk