What impact will demographic trends have on rural populations?
2.1 is a key number: it is the replacement rate, or the number of children women need to have (on average) to maintain a given population when you consider mortality. Anything below 2.1 indicates a falling population. In October 2024, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) published births data for England and Wales in 2023. […]
What is the Crown Estate and why is the Government bringing forward legislation to reform it?
The Crown Estate is an independent commercial business. It manages a portfolio of land and property that are hereditary possessions of the Sovereign held in right of the Crown. In acquiring, managing, investing and developing its assets the Crown Estate seeks to create prosperity for the nation. How does it do this, and what does […]
Grape expectations: what does the growth in vineyards mean for rural communities?
Viticulture – the cultivation and harvesting of grapes – is one of Britain’s fastest-growing agricultural sectors. In 2023 we had our largest ever grape harvest from which it is expected 20-22 million bottles of wine will be produced. Over the last 10-15 years there has been a significant increase in vineyard area in the UK. […]
What do the hedgerow regulations mean for future hedge management?
Hedgerows are a defining feature of the countryside and bustling with life – from the hedgehogs that call them home to the bees butterflies and other wildlife they sustain. They also play an important role in farming, ensuring soils remain healthy and reducing the impacts of flooding or drought. And there is growing evidence that […]
What are Spending Reviews, and do they result in (more) public spending in rural communities?
The Government’s arrangements for planning, budgeting, spending and monitoring involve HM Treasury, departments and the Cabinet Office. HM Treasury allocates funding to departments through annual budgets and multi-year spending reviews. Departments then use those funds to deliver programmes and activities. How are Spending Reviews carried out, and why are they important for rural communities? Jessica […]
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