The LGA's work on rural issues is steered by the Rural Commission. The Rural Commission is the voice of rural councils within the LGA, representing 200 English local authorities. The Commission seeks to represent the interests of rural councils and their communities.

LGA officers work with the Commission and advisers in our member authorities to ensure that a rural perspective is reflected in the LGA's lobbying on key issues.

Latest news and analysis

  • Commission for Rural Communities launches its Rural Money Matters guide

    The Commission for Rural Communities today launches its Rural Money Matters guide which is is designed to help local authorities and their local strategic partnership members understand, identify and tackle financial exclusion in rural areas.

    Added on: 1 July 2009
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  • Focus on rural areas

    Ensuring community cohesion is as vital in rural as urban areas, writes Cllr Tim Carroll (Lib Dem), leader of South Somerset district council.

    Added on: 23 September 2008
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  • Living Working Countryside

    Matthew Taylor MP spoke at the LGA's Rural Commission meeting that took place in Nottingham on the 9th September where he discussed his report on how land use and planning can better support rural business and deliver affordable housing. His final report can be found here.

    Added on: 12 September 2008
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  • Post Office launches guide to supporting local post offices

    Post Office Limited today launched a guide for local councils who want to provide local funding to Post Offices at a workshop at the LGA Annual Conference.

    Added on: 17 July 2008
    Postbox

  • Focus on Yorkshire and Humber

    Yorkshire and Humber’s rural economy is one of the keys to the region’s future success. Paul Jagger, chair of the regional assembly’s scrutiny board, spotlights the prosperity of the rural sector.

    Added on: 25 June 2008
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See also

  • Rural Commission The Rural Commission provides the forum within the Association for member authorities with an interest in rural affairs. The Rural Commission acts in a way that complements the principles of the LGA as a whole.

  • Rural Policy Review Group Agendas, minutes and membership of the Rural Policy Review Group.

  • Urban Commission Steering Committee Urban commission provides a focus for the needs and concerns of urban atuhorities

  • Europe - Regeneration and business Regeneration and business issues are central to local authority decision-making. Many of the revisions to the UK’s regeneration and economic development policies begin in Brussels and there is a well-established pool of funding that can help councils launch projects in this field.

  • Rural Bulletin Bi-monthly rural bulletin.

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