Strong counties and vibrant rural communities report published
The Rural Issues Task Group has published a report highlighting the key issues facing rural communities.
The report highlights key issues facing rural communities from a county council perspective and examples of good practice from areas already responding to these challenges.
The report looks at the following themes,
- Crime, the fear of crime , and community safety
- Affordable rural housing
- Rural deprivation, exclusion and regeneration
- Education and childcare in rural areas
- Delivering health and social care in rural areas
- Working locally and in partnership
While the paper looks at rural issues from a local government, and specifically county council, perspective, the Task Group is clear that building a sustainable future for the countryside requires the involvement of central government, all tiers of local government, other public service providers, the voluntary sector, businesses both small and large, and not least the engagement and will of rural residents themselves.
Strong counties and vibrant rural communities report (.pdf format, 447 Kb)
