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Thursday, 16 April 2009 |
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Rural services are the glue which holds communities together. For some years, rural public services have been in much faster comparative decline than equivalent services across the country; something that continues to be exacerbated by inequality of funding. This can often result in council tax in rural areas being higher while public service provision remains poorer. |
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Thursday, 16 April 2009 |
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Country pursuits such as hunting, fishing, shooting and falconry make an important contribution to the environment. They are a focus for the communities in which they take place and encourage stewardship and responsible habitat management. The shooting community alone spends £250 million and 2.7 million days a year on conservation. |
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Thursday, 16 April 2009 |
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Farming and land management are central to the character, environment and well-being of Britain. British farmers and producers not only produce food to some of the highest standards in the world but they also play a vital role, as they have done over many centuries, in shaping and maintaining the very landscape and communities for which Britain is so famous. |
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Thursday, 16 April 2009 |
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Children and young people have become disconnected from the countryside and the many environmental and health benefits that it has to offer. When three in four people can’t identify a horse chestnut tree it is vital that we engage with children from every background to close this gap in knowledge about the countryside. All children should have a better understanding of the natural richness of the countryside and what it is like to live and work there. |
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Thursday, 16 April 2009 |
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The availability of affordable housing is vital for all communities. However, because rural areas are different economically, structurally and geographically the solutions required need to take account of these differences. |
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Thursday, 16 April 2009 |
 Our countryside is a national treasure admired around the world but it is also a home and workplace for millions of us. Yet those who live and work there can be forgiven for feeling at times that it does not receive the political support it deserves.
Divisive politics, media misrepresentation and a lack of understanding can create a gap between rural and urban areas. Yet there should be no conflict over “town or country”. The challenge is doing the best for both town and country.
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Tuesday, 14 April 2009 |
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The Alliance wants your voice heard on the future of England’s uplands communities
.jpg "Grouse moors") The uplands are treasured and unique areas that provide multiple benefits to society. From purple moorlands to craggy rock scared fells, they feature some of our most iconic landscapes, distinctive history, traditions and cultural heritage. They are also home to some of the hardiest communities, many of whom through farming and grouse shooting play a vital role in managing these landscapes so treasured by the public. But what does the future hold for these communities and what is needed to secure their future sustainability?
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