Rural Communities

12 May 2026

Chief Medical Officer Explores Rural Health Challenges In Devon

England’s Chief Medical Officer, Sir Chris Whitty, has visited Devon as part of a wider fact-finding tour examining the health challenges facing people living in rural towns and communities.

11 May 2026

Norfolk Pub Creates New Space For Families To Connect

A village pub in West Walton, Norfolk, is strengthening its role as a vital community hub with the launch of a new children’s play area and family?friendly seating space. Publicans...

02 May 2026

This Bank Holiday Weekend, Let’s Rethink Rural England

27 Apr 2026

Rural And Coastal Communities Backed In Devolution Bill

The House of Lords has reinstated a key amendment to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, introducing a specific competence on rural affairs for the new Strategic Authorities set...

27 Apr 2026

New Queen Elizabeth Trust To Support Communities

A new UK-wide charity, The Queen Elizabeth Trust, has been established to honour the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II, marking the centenary of her birth.

13 Apr 2026

Stronger Partnerships To Support Rural Housing Delivery

Rural Housing Enablers (RHEs) play a key role in bringing forward small-scale affordable housing in rural communities. Acting as independent facilitators, they work with parish councils, landowners, housing associations and...

07 Apr 2026

Questions Raised Over Reach of ‘Pride in Place’ Scheme

Plunkett UK and local campaigners in Cornwall called on the government to provide even stronger support for rural communities during a recent event at The Eden Project.

07 Apr 2026

Pub is the Hub Support Helps Community Venue Grow

A Llandwrog pub is enhancing its support for local residents by expanding its community facilities to support social connection and accessibility.

30 Mar 2026