A new shared vision for Rutland is taking shape
it's part of the Future Rutland Conversation
Last updated 10th Jun 2021
A new shared vision for Rutland is underway - after people were asked to give their views on a range of topics and over 4,500 took part.
Rutland County Council is now reviewing the comments and feedback before being published by the end of the month. This will allow for further discussion over the summer.
Its hoped by autumn the vision will be created and adopted for the county.
what's it all about ?
Having been launched at the beginning of April, the first part of Future Rutland drew to a close on Tuesday 1 June. Over a period of two months, people of all ages and backgrounds were asked to share their thoughts and feelings about a range of important issues. By gathering all this feedback, Rutland County Council's aim is to develop a new shared vision for Rutland.
In total, more than 4,500 responses were received across multiple surveys including: ‘Your life in Rutland’, ‘Environment and climate change’, ‘Health and wellbeing’, ‘Getting around’ and ‘Learning and skills’. There were also dedicated surveys for children and young people, visitors and business owners.
Alongside these surveys, more than 1,000 contributions were made across nine themed forums and some 250 people took part in live discussion events.
What the Council say about it
Councillor Oliver Hemsley, Leader of Rutland County Council, said: “All of the activities that have taken place over the past eight weeks have given people a chance to tell us what they love about Rutland, what matters to them and what they want the county to be like in the future. We’ve also asked for views on important issues like the environment, transport and health because they’re vital to people’s lives and livelihoods. I’m extremely grateful to everyone who took the time to join the Conversation and gave their views.
“Looking ahead to the next stage, lots more work is now needed to review and analyse all the feedback we’ve received. This is equally important and everyone will have the chance to help shape a new shared vision for Rutland, based on what they’ve told us. Ultimately, we hope the end product will be a shared vision and guide for the future that’s truly representative of the county as a whole.”