Future of rural England report
Publication Year
2026
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Explores the challenges facing rural communities and government action to tackle them. Covers: rural growth; education and skills; housing, energy and infrastructure planning; health and wellbeing; safe communities; and connected communities.
Document History
Document type: policy paper. First published: 16 July 2026.
Publisher Information
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is a UK Government department. They are committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and work to secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. This work has formerly been carried out by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of the Environment.
