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Economic growth in rural areas

Policy papers and consultations

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  • Formal programme document setting out, in detail, what the Rural Development Programme for England will achieve.

  • We invite views, especially from farmers and other rural businesses, about their experiences of the planning system in rural areas.

  • Government’s response to the review of rural proofing implementation carried out by an independent team led by Lord Cameron of Dillington.

  • Rural productivity plan: government action for strengthening productivity in England’s rural areas.

  • How the government helps rural businesses.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Setting out how government policy is supporting trends in the rural economy to enhance economic prospects.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The programme document set out, in detail, what Defra did under the Rural Development Programme for England 2007 to 2013.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • We are seeking views on the impacts on the environment of the proposed new Rural Development Programme in England.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Seeking views on how Defra can measure the impact of the new Rural Development Programme on the environment.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Rural Statement sets out Government's support for rural areas.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Highlighting action taken across a wide range of policies and initiatives to mitigate the negative impact of fuel and energy prices in rural areas.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • This consultation sought views on the new rural policy functions within Government and the proposed abolition of the Commission for Rural Communities as a statutory NDPB, as provided for under the Public Bodies Bill currentl…

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government