Policy paper

Delivering rural opportunity

Third rural proofing report setting out how the government supports rural business and communities.

Applies to England

Documents

Delivering rural opportunity: third report on rural proofing (PDF version)

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Details

The third rural proofing report highlights government action to support the rural economy and rural communities.

This report follows the 2022 rural proofing report, Delivering for rural England and Unleashing Rural Opportunity, a paper published in June 2023.

This report examines rural policy in the context of the priorities set out in Unleashing Rural Opportunity:

  • growing the rural economy  
  • connectivity  
  • homes and energy  
  • communities
Published 18 March 2024