Transport seminar information

Context

The seminar will focus on transport in rural areas, looking particularly at the problems faced by individuals and communities when accessing services such as health facilities, shops, employment, social and leisure activities.   We will discuss practical ways to improve the situation and highlight examples of good practice being pioneered within Hampshire and elsewhere.   The seminar will look at modes of transport other than the private car and how to achieve better integration e.g. between rail and bus services.   The event is open to anyone with an interest in rural transport.  

Speakers

Our keynote speaker will be Alun Hughes from the Government’s Social Exclusion Unit, who will give an overview of the work being undertaken on behalf of the Prime Minister on the links between transport and social exclusion.   Speakers from The Countryside Agency and New Forest District Council will also give presentations.   

Workshops and outcomes

Delegates will be invited to attend workshops to discuss issues such as bus and rail services and infrastructure, community transport, integrated transport, accessibility and information.    Through these workshops, action points will be agreed to take forward, and the Committee for Rural Hampshire will present the findings of the seminar to the relevant organisations and identify where improvements are needed.   The proceedings of the seminar will be published in report form.

Focusing on your issues

We all know that there are major problems faced by rural communities with regard to transport provision.   We are keen to hear your views on how problems can be solved and how we can work together to build a better transport system.   Please let us know on the booking form if there are any particular issues you would like to raise.   Transport specialists will be on hand to discuss these issues and offer advice.   

Making arrangements to attend

Please fill out a booking form available from Rebecca Nother (see below).   The cost is £10 for members of Community Action Hampshire or £15 for non-members.   This includes a delegate pack, coffee and buffet lunch at the event and the report of the proceedings, which will be sent to you afterwards.   Transport to the seminar from the nearest railway station will also be provided on request.   Booking forms and cheques should be returned by Friday, 7 February 2003 to Caroline Fawell, Community Action Hampshire, Beaconsfield House, Andover Road, Winchester SO22 6AT.

Further information

Rebecca Nother, Community Action Hampshire, Tel: ,

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