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Retain rural watchdog, say Lib Dems
THE Liberal Democrats have urged the government to abandon plans to abolish the Commission for Rural Communities.
Roadshow helps shape rural policy
BUSINESS and community leaders attending roadshows with government ministers are helping shape action to support rural areas.
MPs fight for fairer rural funding
MPs fighting for fairer rural funding have taken their case to Prime Minister David Cameron.
Map reveals rural network areas
A GOVERNMENT map reveals the areas of England covered by Defra's new farming and rural networks.
Networks to shape rural policies
A NEW network will give communities the chance to shape future rural policies, the government has announced.
Government to review rural formula
THE government is to review the formula that helps decide how much money local authorities receive to provide rural services.
£165m rural growth review unveiled
DEFRA secretary Caroline Spelman has unveiled a £165m Rural Economy Growth review billed as a package of support for the countryside.
Localism ‘doomed’ unless Whitehall changes
GIVING people more say in running local services will require big changes in the attitude of London-based civil servants, warns a study.
