This report summarises the findings of discussions with policy making and delivery staff at all levels of government and with organisations that have a role to play in influencing government’s approaches to policy making and delivery. Its conclusions will help inform our review of rural proofing.

from : Publications  8th May 2008

This report explores the literature on rural proofing toolkits, guidance and approaches that have been developed. It will inform our review of rural proofing.

from : Publications  8th May 2008

Our submission for the 2008 Budget sets out our recommendations for initiatives, many of which we have discussed with HM Treasury officials as possibilities for evaluation.

from : News  10th March 2008

This paper sets out the approach we've used to identify the policy changes we should request on a Budget by Budget basis. This seeks to establish a strong track record of requesting changes based on strong factual evidence and identifying areas for future work.

from : Publications  10th March 2008

Our submission for the 2008 Budget sets out our recommendations not only of initiatives that we believe should be considered, many of which we have discussed with HM Treasury officials as possibilities for evaluation in the past, but also to suggest ways in which the CRC could assist HM Treasury in considering the detailed impact of potential policy changes on rural communities.

from : Publications  10th March 2008

We welcome 'Rural challenges, local solutions', the report of the 8 Defra Rural Delivery Pathfinders published today. The pathfinders have explored innovative approaches to rural delivery at the local level, reflecting local priorities and circumstances.

from : News  27th February 2008

We've written a formal response to CLG's 'Creating strong, safe and prosperous communities'. We're recommending that CLG promotes the Government’s rural proofing commitment to local authorities and their partners involved in the LSPs and the development of sustainable community strategies and LAAs. CLG should consult stakeholders, such as the LGA and the LGA’s Rural Commission on this matter. We welcome any feedback on this response.

from : News  22nd February 2008

Our response to CLG's 'Creating strong, safe and prosperous communities'.

from : Publications  22nd February 2008

We've launched a review of rural proofing and want your views and opinions on how it should develop or change for the better.

from : News  8th February 2008

Call for your views for our review of Rural Proofing.

from : Publications  8th February 2008