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Rural knowledge

This resource is a portal to information about delivering services in rural areas. Find out how rural local authorities are leading regeneration activities and responding to the Government's modernisation proposals.

Sections

  • News and events Last updated 20 August 2007

    The latest news and events around the rural agenda

  • Rural Excellence programme Last updated 24 July 2008

    Details of the IDeA's Rural Excellence programme. Phase 2 of the programme, focusing on rural strategic housing is now complete and we will be running training for a number of sub-regions on PPS3 later this year.

  • Best practice Last updated 4 February 2008

    Examples of best practice from rural authorities, including how to develop and sustain rural economies and communities.

  • Share your ideas Last updated 21 May 2007

    Share your ideas and find out what others are doing to deliver services in rural areas. Join the Rural Excellence community of practice.

  • Rural delivery pathfinders Last updated 26 February 2008

    Examples of good practice from Defra's Rural Pathfinders programme, which saw eight areas of England explore and test innovative approaches to rural service provision.

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