"The most important task of the executive branch." Sergeenko on creating comfortable living conditions in rural areas
Creating and maintaining comfortable living conditions in rural settlements is a crucial task for the executive authorities, Chairman of the House of Representatives - Plenipotentiary Representative of the Head of State in the Vitebsk Region Igor Sergeenko told reporters after a meeting of the Postavy District Executive Committee, which was held with his participation.
The agenda of the meeting included the work being carried out to address the issues of population life support in the Kuropolsky village council and the work on developing small and medium-sized businesses in the Postavy district.
The agenda of the meeting included the work being carried out to address the issues of population life support in the Kuropolsky village council and the work on developing small and medium-sized businesses in the Postavy district.
Speaking about the first issue, the Chairman of the House of Representatives explained why it was put on the agenda. The village council was territorially enlarged this year. Previously, there were two village councils in this territory.
"This is 60 settlements, three agricultural enterprises. The issues under consideration are characteristic of many settlements both in the district and in the Vitebsk region," said Igor Sergeenko. "The population is aging, and some settlements are simply disappearing."
With regard to the Kuropolsky village council, the Chairman of the House of Representatives noted that out of 60 settlements, more than 50% have no residents or have fewer than 10 residents. Nevertheless, there are three large agro-towns and a significant number of villages where 50 to 100 people live.
"This is 60 settlements, three agricultural enterprises. The issues under consideration are characteristic of many settlements both in the district and in the Vitebsk region," said Igor Sergeenko. "The population is aging, and some settlements are simply disappearing."
With regard to the Kuropolsky village council, the Chairman of the House of Representatives noted that out of 60 settlements, more than 50% have no residents or have fewer than 10 residents. Nevertheless, there are three large agro-towns and a significant number of villages where 50 to 100 people live.
"Ensuring, creating comfortable conditions, and maintaining existing ones at a decent level is one of the most important tasks of the executive branch," Igor Sergeenko emphasized. "There are several components to ensuring comfortable living conditions, including housing."
Speaking about housing, the authorized representative of the head of state noted that today, 46 families are on the waiting list for housing improvement in the rural council, which indicates that people are staying in large farms.
Igor Sergeenko named trade as the second component of comfortable living. However, today there was serious criticism of its work. Primarily towards the public. In this regard, he noted that the leadership of Belkoopsoyuz should pay attention to the work of consumer cooperatives in the Vitebsk region, particularly in the Postavy district, where the share of consumer cooperatives in trade is currently 5%, a number of premises are vacant, and many stores are closing.
"I don't want to say the situation is catastrophic, but it is quite critical," Igor Sergeenko noted.
As for water supply, the issue of building an iron removal station is quite acute, he noted. In particular, one station has been commissioned in this rural council, and the completion of the second is planned by the end of the year. "People also approached me on this issue during a personal reception. This work will continue in the Postavy district next year," he added.
The most important issue is medical care. According to the chief physician of the district, all paramedic and obstetric stations have been brought into proper condition. The material and technical base of the district hospital is being improved, and a new building is under construction, which will be commissioned next year. In general, there are no serious complaints regarding medical services.
"The next component is transport, roads. Significant funds have been allocated this year. Almost twice as much as last year. And taking into account the actual state of affairs and citizens' appeals, the district executive committee selects the sections that need to be asphalted and graded," noted the representative.Speaker of the House of Representatives.
He paid special attention to the sphere of education. "We will monitor the completion of school preparations for the new academic year. All readiness certificates for schools must be signed by August 20," he said, adding that there are no issues with student transportation, and everything is being resolved promptly.
"A sufficiently important topic is the care of elderly citizens living alone. From meetings and trips around the district, it is evident that these issues are being resolved. The district center for social services is operating. Assistance is provided, and social workers are assigned," said the authorized representative of the head of state.
However, according to him, concern is caused by the group of people who are not employed anywhere. In the rural council's database, there are 184 such individuals for various reasons. Of these, according to the chairman of the rural council, 32 people are unemployed, live off relatives, casual earnings, and require increased attention from the authorities regarding employment.
Speaking about housing, the authorized representative of the head of state noted that today, 46 families are on the waiting list for housing improvement in the rural council, which indicates that people are staying in large farms.
Igor Sergeenko named trade as the second component of comfortable living. However, today there was serious criticism of its work. Primarily towards the public. In this regard, he noted that the leadership of Belkoopsoyuz should pay attention to the work of consumer cooperatives in the Vitebsk region, particularly in the Postavy district, where the share of consumer cooperatives in trade is currently 5%, a number of premises are vacant, and many stores are closing.
"I don't want to say the situation is catastrophic, but it is quite critical," Igor Sergeenko noted.
As for water supply, the issue of building an iron removal station is quite acute, he noted. In particular, one station has been commissioned in this rural council, and the completion of the second is planned by the end of the year. "People also approached me on this issue during a personal reception. This work will continue in the Postavy district next year," he added.
The most important issue is medical care. According to the chief physician of the district, all paramedic and obstetric stations have been brought into proper condition. The material and technical base of the district hospital is being improved, and a new building is under construction, which will be commissioned next year. In general, there are no serious complaints regarding medical services.
"The next component is transport, roads. Significant funds have been allocated this year. Almost twice as much as last year. And taking into account the actual state of affairs and citizens' appeals, the district executive committee selects the sections that need to be asphalted and graded," noted the representative.Speaker of the House of Representatives.
He paid special attention to the sphere of education. "We will monitor the completion of school preparations for the new academic year. All readiness certificates for schools must be signed by August 20," he said, adding that there are no issues with student transportation, and everything is being resolved promptly.
"A sufficiently important topic is the care of elderly citizens living alone. From meetings and trips around the district, it is evident that these issues are being resolved. The district center for social services is operating. Assistance is provided, and social workers are assigned," said the authorized representative of the head of state.
However, according to him, concern is caused by the group of people who are not employed anywhere. In the rural council's database, there are 184 such individuals for various reasons. Of these, according to the chairman of the rural council, 32 people are unemployed, live off relatives, casual earnings, and require increased attention from the authorities regarding employment.
Regarding the second issue discussed at the district executive committee meeting, Igor Sergeenko noted that 45% of the district's budget is formed by tax revenues from entrepreneurial activities. He pointed out that changes in legislation regulating entrepreneurial activities come into force this year. Some individual entrepreneurs must make a decision and, in accordance with the law, choose to transition to a different status.
The authorized representative of the Head of State in the Vitebsk region emphasized the correctness of inviting representatives of the largest companies and facilities in the district to the meeting, allowing them to express their opinions.
"I saw that the authorities are keeping the issue under control, and explanatory work is being carried out. 25 individual entrepreneurs are left to decide which form to transition to," said Igor Sergeenko.
Overall, he noted, the issues brought before the district executive committee meeting today are important. Comfortable living conditions for the population indicate the state's care for pensioners and the elderly, but also allow for personnel retention.
Regarding the harvesting campaign, work in the Postavy district is nearing completion, noted the authorized representative of the Head of State. According to him, the completion is planned by August 20. The Postavy district is among the top five leaders in harvesting. The average yield is over 25 centners per hectare. A few more good weather days remain, and all work will be completed, emphasized Igor Sergeenko.
The authorized representative of the Head of State in the Vitebsk region emphasized the correctness of inviting representatives of the largest companies and facilities in the district to the meeting, allowing them to express their opinions.
"I saw that the authorities are keeping the issue under control, and explanatory work is being carried out. 25 individual entrepreneurs are left to decide which form to transition to," said Igor Sergeenko.
Overall, he noted, the issues brought before the district executive committee meeting today are important. Comfortable living conditions for the population indicate the state's care for pensioners and the elderly, but also allow for personnel retention.
Regarding the harvesting campaign, work in the Postavy district is nearing completion, noted the authorized representative of the Head of State. According to him, the completion is planned by August 20. The Postavy district is among the top five leaders in harvesting. The average yield is over 25 centners per hectare. A few more good weather days remain, and all work will be completed, emphasized Igor Sergeenko.