Policy paper

Unleashing rural opportunity

How the government plans to support growth and prosperity in rural areas.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, Department of Health and Social Care, Home Office, Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities , Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Department for Business and Trade
• Published: 6 June 2023

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Applies to England

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The government’s current actions and future plans to unleash rural opportunity by:

• investing in the rural economy and removing barriers to enterprise
• building connections through improved digital connectivity and transport options
• delivering affordable housing and sustainable energy
• supporting thriving rural communities

Published 6 June 2023