We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Third rural proofing report setting out how the government supports rural business and communities.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
© Eduardo Fonseca Arraes via Moment/Getty Images Foreword The government…
Practical guidance for policy makers and analysts in government to assess and take into account the effects of policies on rural areas.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
We invite views, especially from farmers and other rural businesses, about their experiences of the planning system in rural areas.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Government’s response to the review of rural proofing implementation carried out by an independent team led by Lord Cameron of Dillington.
Rural productivity plan: government action for strengthening productivity in England’s rural areas.
How we're making sure government policies benefit people in the country by 'rural proofing' policies and programmes and developing networks.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
A framework to help local partnerships get the most from uplands areas.
This statement sets out the conclusions of the Government’s policy review, along with a range of actions which the Government will take.
The Rural Statement sets out Government's support for rural areas.
Highlighting action taken across a wide range of policies and initiatives to mitigate the negative impact of fuel and energy prices in rural areas.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab).