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Thursday, 13 September 2007 14:08
Tory blueprint to 'rebuild rural trust'
The countryside is suffering from a breakdown of trust between rural communities and the government, warns the Conservative Party.
Thursday, 12 July 2007 08:19
Watchdog welcomes housing pledge
The Commission for Rural Communities has welcomed government plans to put affordable housing at the heart of the parliamentary programme.
Monday, 09 July 2007 01:47
More views sought on South Downs
The government has launched a further consultation on the proposed South Downs National Park.
Saturday, 07 July 2007 11:54
Regional policy lacks clarity - MPs
GOVERNMENT policy on economic development in the English regions is characterised by a lack of clarity, say MPs.
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Thursday, 05 July 2007 17:19
Countryside 'vital' to proper education
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Educating youngsters about the environment is critical to preserving heritage as well as protecting the country’s future, schools minister Jim Knight has said.
Sunday, 01 July 2007 13:50
Lib Dems unveil rural manifesto
The Liberal Democrats have launched a vision document outlining the party’s plans to address rural social problems.
Thursday, 28 June 2007 12:01
Hilary Benn is new Defra secretary
Hilary Benn has been appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Wednesday, 27 June 2007 07:29
PM Brown says homes are priority
Gordon Brown is to make the provision of affordable housing an "immediate priority" following his move to 10 Downing Street.
Tuesday, 26 June 2007 19:22
Brown urged to promote countryside
Gordon Brown being urged to use his position as Prime Minister to promote the countryside as part of England’s national identity.
Wednesday, 13 June 2007 22:21
Tories to launch rural policy review
The Conservative party is set to launch a major review of its rural policies at this summer's Royal Show.
Wednesday, 13 June 2007 20:00
Rural advocate wins second term
Stuart Burgess has been reappointed as chairman of the Commission for Rural Communities for three more years.
Thursday, 24 May 2007 08:30
Online petition wins little support
Fewer than 70 people have signed an online petition urging the Prime Minister to recognise that rural areas face special problems.
Wednesday, 28 March 2007 16:37
Government sets up housing group
The government has set up a high level advisory group on affordable rural housing after admitting it is failing to provide enough homes in the countryside.
Friday, 09 March 2007 18:13
Urban renaissance priority - Miliband
Environment Secretary David Miliband has spoken of his belief that urban renaissance is the best policy for protecting rural England from development. 