PEOPLE living and working in rural communities are invited to a series of workshops to discuss the best way forward for rural regeneration.

A rural action plan for Worcestershire is the aim of the scheme and organisers are keen to hear about the key issues and challenges facing the rural economy.

The initiative brings together many different rural agencies, including The Worcestershire Partnership and the Warwickshire and Worcestershire Rural Partnership.

It is also supported by The Countryside Agency, Advantage West Midlands and Worcestershire County Council.

The workshops are being co-ordinated by Ecotec Research and Consulting, in Birmingham.

The workshops are due to take place at the Hundred House Hotel, Great Witley, near Worcester, on Thursday, May 8, and at the Civic Centre, Pershore, on Friday, May 16.

For more information, phone Ecotec on 0121 616 3600.