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A LOCAL approach to funding will most benefit rural areas, say experts.

THE recession is limiting the supply of affordable rural housing.

TWO MPs have received prestigious awards in recognition of their work on rural issues.

RURAL communities will struggle to support a booming older population, campaigners have warned.

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Collaborative policy-making and sustainable funding are needed to develop rural community transport, says Jessica Sellick.

WHAT will rural England look after the general election? Robert Bullard gives his top six predictions.

A cold winter has made an already challenging year harder for rural businesses, says Charley May.

COMPARE service delivery between rural local authorities across England.

Out of Hours GP Services: The Ongoing Debate 5 Feb 2010 | 12:16 pm Rural GP
The issue of provision of OOH cover to rural populations has come under particular focus over the last few weeks. The case of Dr Ubani…
Climate adaptation guide for elected members 5 Feb 2010 | 2:38 am Defra Third Sector blog (public beta)
This guide on climate change adaptation was launched at the LGA conference on 27/1/10. It is aimed at elected members of local councils but many…
Understanding Rural Issues 13 Jan 2010 | 8:22 am CRC Blogs
Lancashire County Council, on behalf of the North West Rural Strategic Group and with the support of Government Office for the North West and Defra,…

Scottish Parliament: Marine (Scotland) Bill (4 Feb 2010) 4 Feb 2010 | 10:45 am
Nanette Milne: ...to 12 miles beyond. My involvement with the passage of the bill has been minimal, but I am aware of the enormous effort that has gone into it, not least the effort of the members and clerks of the Rural Affairs and Environment Committee and the many organisations and individuals who have made their opinions known to us and have contributed to the various stages of the bill's progress...