THE government says its £165m package of support measures unveiled in 2011 for the rural economy is bearing fruit. The rural economy growth review includes support for five rural growth

A CROSS-PARTY group of MPs has called on the government to reconsider the impact its funding settlement will have on rural communities.

A NEW YEAR rebellion will be launched against “grossly unfair” cuts in local government spending set to “crucify” rural communities.

RURAL communities will bear the brunt of government cuts that will force local councils to slash their services.

THE government says it is continuing to develop new guidelines requiring departments to consider the rural impact of their policies. Defra minister Richard Benyon said the government’s Rural Statement published

RURAL residents are calling on the government to abandon its planned rise in fuel duty.

THE government’s commitment to rural communities must be more robust, MPs has been told.

A NEW rural strategy highlighting objectives for local communities is to be launched in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

ONE of England’s largest rural counties has welcomed comments by a government minister who urged an end to the spread of wind farms across the country.

Parish councils have launched an inquiry asking the question: What next for localism?