People in rural areas often experience higher daily costs than those in non-rural areas. This is the assertion of a...
Rural Network Wales
A network of independent organizations and individuals, with extensive knowledge and experience of living and working in rural Wales, have come together with the aim of capitalizing on the potential of our rural areas. To learn more and join see the Charter for Rural Wales outlined below.
Call to Tackle Transport Poverty in Rural Wales
There is an urgent need for action to address transport poverty in Wales says a recent paper by cycling charity...
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...
The Cost of Living in Rural Wales
The Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee of the Welsh Parliament, recently (July 2022) published the report,...
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...
Rural Wales seminar
Delivering the Potential of Rural Wales – June 22 2021, 2pm – 4.30pm As the new Welsh Government begins work on...