Decision details

The Council gave consideration to a report examining the future of the rural economy in a rapidly changing national and global context.

Decision

The Council –

1.     approved the key interventions and lobbying points contained within the submitted report;

2.     instructed officers to approach other rural councils to seek collaboration in relation to a manifesto for rural change; and

3.     noted that a further report would be brought back to a future meeting of the Council.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated August 2025, submitted)