Welsh Manifesto - top rural priorities
The National Assembly for Wales Elections took place on 5 May. Ahead of the vote the Countryside Alliance launched its...
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Register to vote by 18th May!
Register to vote by 18th May!
Several elections will be taking place on Thursday 5 May 2016:
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Government takes action to improve mobile and broadband coverage in rural areas
Government takes action to improve mobile...
It has been a busy week for announcements from the Government on how they will support digital connectivity, providing...
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1,000 farmers march on London
1,000 farmers march on London
The Daily Telegraph reports: More than 1,000 farmers descended on London on Wednesday to urge the Government to do more...
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Spring 2016 magazine now online
Spring 2016 magazine now online
The Spring 2016 magazine of the Countryside Alliance is now online - download it here. Below is the Editor's letter...
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Scotland's Land Reform Bill will damage rural communities, says Countryside Alliance
Scotland's Land Reform Bill will damage...
The Land Reform Bill passed its Stage 3 debate in Holyrood yesterday (16 March). It includes a number of changes that...
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Budget will benefit small rural businesses
Budget will benefit small rural businesses
Today's budget included a number of announcements that will affect people living in rural areas. Here's our breakdown:...
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The Scottish Countryside Alliance at the party conferences
The Scottish Countryside Alliance at the...
The May elections in Scotland are fast approaching and the Scottish Countryside Alliance travelled to Edinburgh and...
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National Parks survey - have your say
National Parks survey - have your say
Countryside Alliance Chief Executive Tim Bonner writes: Many of our members and supporters live, work and farm in...
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"Take the Lead" to protect livestock from dog attacks
"Take the Lead" to protect livestock from...
With lambing season in full swing the Countryside Alliance is once again supporting Farmers Guardian's Take the Lead...
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Tackling the digital divide
Tackling the digital divide
Slow broadband and poor mobile phone signal are serious issues for many people living and working in rural areas. In...
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The future of the RSPCA
The future of the RSPCA
Countryside Alliance Chief Executive Tim Bonner writes: Four years ago, when we faced the prospect of an extended...
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