Comment

Representation ID: 18944

Received: 19/02/2007

Respondent: Rother Voluntary Action

Rye needs to engage with its hinterland and develop enhanced facilities to encourage people living close to, but outside, the town to use it. Lack of parking and difficult access to the High Street area mean older people and those with mobility difficulties are the least likely to find the town accessible.

There is a great need to diversify local employment opportunities and to target higher grade occupations.
Once again the need for affordable housing is linked with the ability to provide suitable employment opportunities. The imperative of climate change means people need to be able to live and work in close proximity.