A report (by an official advisory body) examined how the interests and potential contribution of rural economies and communities could be recognized within the new structure of local enterprise partnerships in England.
Source: Recognising Rural Interests Within Local Enterprise Partnerships, Commission for Rural Communities/Countryside Agency
Links: Report
Date: 2010-Nov
A report (by an official advisory body) set out an action plan designed to promote sustainable economic growth and economic well-being in rural England.
Source: Agenda for Change: Releasing the economic potential of England's rural areas, Commission for Rural Communities/Countryside Agency
Links: CRC press release
Date: 2010-Sep
An article examined emerging policymaking and research in relation to rural creative industries.
Source: David Bell and Mark Jayne, 'The creative countryside: policy and practice in the UK rural cultural economy', Journal of Rural Studies, Volume 26 Issue 3
Links: Abstract
Date: 2010-Aug
An annual report (by an official advisory body) provided a comprehensive description of social, economic, and environmental conditions and changes across rural England, highlighting the main challenges and future trends for government and other organizations.
Source: State of the Countryside 2010, Commission for Rural Communities/Countryside Agency
Links: Links removed
Date: 2010-Jul
A report (by an official advisory body) examined the impact of the recession on England's rural economies from mid-2008 to early 2010.
Source: From Credit Crunch to Recovery: The impact of the recession in England's rural economies, Commission for Rural Communities/Countryside Agency
Links: Report
Date: 2010-Mar
A report examined the incidental socio-economic benefits of environmental stewardship in England, in order to identify their socio-economic impact on the wider local economy. In particular, it assessed the extent of local multiplier effects and employment creation as an indirect result of agri-environment expenditure.
Source: Jane Mills, Paul Courtney, Pete Gaskell, Matt Reed and Julie Ingram, Estimating the Incidental Socio-Economic Benefits of Environmental Stewardship Schemes, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Date: 2010-Mar
A report examined future prospects for rural development. Rural districts had lower gross value added per head, lower wage levels, and lower overall levels of investment than urban districts. Changes in planning and rural economic development policy were required to encourage the setting up of more small and home-based businesses in rural areas.
Source: Nicola Thompson and Jane Atterton (eds.), Rural Prospects: A report on the future of rural development in the UK, Centre for Rural Economy/University of Newcastle
Links: Report
Date: 2010-Mar
The opposition Conservative Party published a policy document aimed at fostering a more productive, sustainable, and competitive farming industry.
Source: A New Age of Agriculture: Our agenda for British farming, Conservative Party
Links: Report | Conservative Party press release | CPRE press release
Date: 2010-Feb
A report (by an official advisory body) examined economic well-being and its relevance to rural communities, public policy-makers, and service delivery organizations. It also described 13 good practice economic well-being case studies that helped to illuminate the concept of economic well-being at a local level.
Source: Understanding Economic Well-Being, Commission for Rural Communities/Countryside Agency
Links: Report | Guidance | CRC press release
Date: 2010-Jan