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Tunbridge's selectboard is taking a stand against rigid regulations, urging the 2 Rivers commission to rethink mandatory language in their regional plan.

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#TunbridgeOrangeCounty #VT #CitizenPortal #RuralPolicy #LocalGovernance #CommunityInput #TunbridgePlanning
Selectboard approves planning commission letter asking 2 Rivers to remove mandatory 'shall' language
Tunbridge selectboard voted by voice to sign a planning-commission letter asking the 2 Rivers regional commission to remove or soften mandatory "shall/shall not" policy language from its draft regional plan and to increase local outreach; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
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October 9, 2026 at 4:22 AM
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Kern County's supervisors are taking a stand against feeling sidelined in statewide decisions, advocating for a legislative approach that truly understands rural challenges.

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#KernCounty #CA #LegislativeEngagement #CitizenPortal #RuralPolicy #RegionalRepresentation
Kern supervisors adopt position letter urging inclusion of rural counties in response to AJR 23
The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted Aug. 25 to adopt a staff-prepared position letter on Assembly Joint Resolution 23 and authorized the chair to sign correspondence to state lawmakers, saying the county seeks a more regionally responsive approach to statewide policy.
citizenportal.ai
August 26, 2026 at 1:02 PM
ruralremotehealth.bsky.social
Read the latest issue of Rural and Remote Health at www.rrh.org.au

All RRH articles are free to read!

#RuralHealth #RemoteHealth #RegionalHealth #CommunityHealth #HealthcareWorker #AlliedHealth #Nursing #FamilyMedicine #RuralPolicy #MentalHealth
August 19, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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Going to the Royal Highland Show? Join the Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review Showcase!

18 June | 9:30–10:30

Be part of the conversation on rural policy in Scotland, as we launch the Review final report.

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#RuralPolicy #Scotland #RuralCommunities
Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review Showcase
A panel discussion on the Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review, with publication of the final report
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June 4, 2026 at 4:48 PM
srucruralpolicy.bsky.social
Recordings, minutes & slides from the Cross Party Group in Scottish Parliament on Rural Policy (2021–26) are now online

👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/research/res...

#RuralScotland #RuralPolicy #ScottishParliament #FoodSystems #LandUse #RuralEconomy #SRUC #ScottishRuralAction #ScotlandFoodAndDrink
April 9, 2026 at 12:46 PM
whatsthepointsk.bsky.social
In Ontario rurality is measured, in part, by how close you are to different levels of medical service. For example, Ottawa is 100 (full service close) while Ear Falls (northwest of Thunder Bay 5hrs) is close to 0.
It would be valuable to replicate for #skpoli #RuralSociology #RuralPolicy
whatsthepointsk.bsky.social Dr Argue FT @whatsthepointsk.bsky.social · Nov 24
Understanding rural in Saskatchewan is partly about population density. This relates to distances to service (health care, schools etc). In #skpoli the density ranges significantly. I came across this pop density map published by Pronghorn. #Rurality. #RuralSociology.
November 24, 2024 at 6:16 PM
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Re: Destroying Dept of Ed: "Little of the discussion that we’ve seen has focused on the impact on rural schools, which often depend more than urban ones on federal funding."

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3 Myths About Rural Education That Are Holding Students Back | The Daily Yonder
This story was originally published by the Conversation. Much has been written about the potential consequences of getting rid of the Department of
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February 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Updated inheritance tax proposals offer a bigger relief threshold for farmers & rural businesses, protecting more family farms from tax on succession. Find out why early planning matters: www.boylettslaw.co.uk/inheritance-...

#InheritanceTax #Farmers #AgricultureUK #EstatePlanning #RuralPolicy
January 15, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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Danish islands struggle with empty homes and loopholes #denmark #housing #ruralpolicy
Danish islands struggle with empty homes and loopholes
Danish island municipalities are pressing the new housing minister to take action as more and more year-round homes sit vacant, threatening local communities’ cohesion and economies, DR reports. Ærø mayor Peter Hansted (S) said empty homes reduce daily use of local shops, restaurants, schools, an…
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July 15, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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Will rural communities benefit from the Government’s new 10-year affordable homes programme?

📌 rsnonline.org.uk/a-decade-of-...

#RuralPolicy #RuralHousing #DeliveringForAll
November 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Day2️⃣of the National Rural Conference is underway with
CCRI, Thakeham (Plunkett UK), ACRE and Hastoe Housing.

This morning’s focus: Rural Housing & Planning – a critical issue shaping the future of our communities.

#RuralConference25 #RuralPolicy #RuralHousing
September 16, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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A national crisis is affecting over 164,000 children in temporary accommodation. We must highlight the hidden rural impact behind the numbers.
➡️🔗http://rsnonline.org.uk/englands-homeless-children #RuralHomelessness #RuralPolicy #HiddenHomelessness
April 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM
rsnonline.bsky.social
🌍Beyond access to medical services, rural residents encounter challenges like poor digital connectivity, sparse public transport & economic barriers. All of which significantly impact health outcomes.

👉More: bit.ly/42tZK1I

#RuralHealth #RuralPolicy #WorldHealthDay2025
April 7, 2025 at 1:46 PM
rsnonline.bsky.social
🚨 We’re deeply concerned about the Final Local Government Finance Settlement and what it means for rural communities. Learn more and share your views with us ⏩ www.rsnonline.org.uk/concerns-final-local-government-finance-settlement
#LocalGov #RuralPolicy #FairFunding
February 4, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Today's #RuralNetZero seminar was a success! Thanks to our speakers from Lancaster City Council, @neso-energy.bsky.social & @canorth.bsky.social for their insights. More seminars to come! Stay connected.
➡https://rsnonline.org.uk/events/
#RuralPolicy #Sustanability #Networking #RuralServices
January 29, 2025 at 8:36 PM
rsnonline.bsky.social
Rural living means potentially paying 20% more council tax! 🏠💼 Why the gap? Join the conversation on fair rural funding. ➡️ www.rsnonline.org.uk/advocating-for-fair-funding-in-rural-england
#FairFunding #CouncilTax #LocalGovernment #RuralPolicy #RSN
January 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Insightful session with our Sparse Local Authority members today! We analysed the impact of the Provisional Local Gov Finance Settlement on rural communities. Important steps ahead as we advocate for the unique needs of Rural! #RuralPolicy #FairFunding #RSN
January 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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#Rural areas "are the fabric of European society and heartbeat of our economy."

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#EU #FoodSecurity #Agriculture #Sustainability #ClimateRisk #Resilience #SupplyChain #Agritech #FarmingModel #RuralPolicy @urbequity.bsky.social
Beyond the Metropolis: Recognizing the Value of a Smart Rural Europe, by Jon Glasco
A Smart Rural Europe can exploit the most flexible and resilient regions of our continent, capable of finding sustainable solutions
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March 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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@aprscotland.bsky.social has made a series of proposals for policies to be included in party manifestos for the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections:
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APRS Manifesto Priorities - Action to Protect Rural Scotland
APRS campaign to protect, enhance and promote Scotland’s countryside and rural landscapes for everyone’s benefit, and we support others to do the same. We support communities and individuals to look a...
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August 1, 2025 at 1:23 PM
kgjura.bsky.social
How can thinking about capacity and reliance help us better understand island (and other rural) places? My new paper explores how exploring these concepts can reveal the diversity of non-urban spaces for better research & policymaking.
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#RuralPolicy #Islands
A new conceptual framework to classify sub-national islands: Gow's Typology
Spatial classifications used in research and policy typically use combinations of population and accessibility measures to present ‘rural’ and ‘urban’…
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March 18, 2026 at 9:42 PM
kgjura.bsky.social
Head over to the @royalsoced.bsky.social blog for my critical look at how spatial classifications shape perceptions & policies around Scotland’s rural and island areas, and how new tools like the Scottish Islands Typology offer a way forward.

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#RuralPolicy #Rural #Islands
Who decides what’s remote - why the city isn’t always the centre
This article challenges outdated rural classifications in Scotland and explores how new tools better reflect lived realities on the ground.
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May 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
kgjura.bsky.social
Delighted to have contributed to @royalsoced.bsky.social's new edition of ReSourcE with "Rethinking rural: why the city isn't always the centre".

Some other great #Rural focussed articles in there too, including a great piece from @frankrennie.bsky.social

#RuralPolicy

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May 7, 2025 at 9:44 AM
kgjura.bsky.social
Get those dates in the diary!
This is the first time Scotland has been chosen to host the ERP, and we can’t wait to welcome rural leaders, policymakers, and changemakers from across Europe!

#ERP #ERP2025 #RuralParliament #RuralPolicy
February 14, 2025 at 8:04 AM
jcshepard.com
What I’m Reading and Listening To: A Rural America Media Starter Kit

This week’s contribution to the Small Towns, Real Ideas newsletter. What are you listening to & reading for the latest on small towns and rural concerns?
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#SmallTowns #Rural #podcasts #ruralpolicy
June 9, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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Smart Growth in One Line

Smart Growth is not anti‑development. It is pro‑pattern—making sure every new project makes the town stronger, not more fragile.

#SmartGrowth #EconomicDevelopment #PlaceMaking #RuralPolicy
May 23, 2026 at 6:49 PM