Comment

Representation ID: 18675

Received: 02/02/2007

Respondent: Rastrum Ltd.

Agent: DMH Stallard

On average, the retired population of Rother has a low household income and places a greater demand on healthcare resources. The problems that this causes will be exacerbated as the Baby Boomers reach retirement age. The young people that choose to stay in Rother are likely to be those with a lower skill base and a correspondingly lower earning capacity. This means that the district will face significant problems meeting its funding requirements. In order to bridge this funding gap, the LDF must aim to make Rother a more attractive place to invest and increase employment opportunities for the young.