The Welsh Government is working on proposals that will give local authorities powers to introduce a visitor levy. This...
Rural policy
Creating an entrepreneurial nation has been a policy goal since the advent of devolution. How to foster this has been less straightforward. Over the coming months the Arsyllfa team, along with a range of wider contributors, will use Carmarthenshire as a case study to test and seek further ideas on how this can be developed across Wales.
New Vice-Chancellor for UWTSD
Professor Elwen Evans, KC, has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales and the University of...
Report identifies areas of the UK prospective for critical raw materials
Report identifies areas of the UK prospective for critical raw materials The British Geological Survey (BGS) has...
The benefits of tailored-made rural support for micro-enterprises
The Scottish Government has published findings from an evaluation of a pilot project providing a range of integrated,...
Thematic Group on Rural Proofing publishes final outputs
The European Network of Rural Development, (ENRD) has produced A Framework of Rural Proofing Actions with the aim of...
Sustainable Farming Scheme – Outline Proposals Published
The Welsh Government has published its outline proposals for The Sustainable Farming Scheme, the main source of future...
The End of LEADER in Powys
A celebration event was held on July 7th to mark the end of the LEADER programme in Powys. It marked 30 years of...
Rural Programme Showcase
Two half day workshops recently showcased the work of Rural Futures, the community development element of The...
Rural Policy at a Crossroads : Reflections from Northern Ireland
Rural policy in Northern Ireland is at a genuine crossroads. This is the conclusion of a report commissioned from...
£227m to support Wales’ rural economy towards a greener and more sustainable future
The Welsh Government is making £227m available over the next three years to support the resilience of Wales’ rural...
Levelling Up the United Kingdom, but what does it mean for Wales?
The Levelling Up the United Kingdom white paper outlines the next steps of the social and economic levelling up...
Delivering the potential of rural Wales
Wales Rural Compass grew from a network of individuals and independent enterprise agencies with a long history of...