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Credit Crunch: Rural Economies
How they are being affected
Like those in urban areas, rural communities are being hit hard by the credit crunch and rising prices. Last month, MPs criticised DEFRA for not giving enough support to rural areas and for a general lack of understanding of rural economies and their potential. Local Government Channel presenter Sam Hughes talks to Matt Griffith from the Commission for Rural Communities and Cllr David Rowlands, Deputy Leader of Cheshire County Council about the problems and what should be done.
Click here to download the latest Commission for Rural Communities Report.
Libraries/History
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Improving and Promoting Library Services
Scottish Library and Information Council -
You can't judge a book by its cover
CLG Living Libraries -
Reputation: Public perception of local government
We find out what councils are doing to improve their reputations -
Gill Boyce
Mobile Library Assistant, Devon County Council -
Funding for Heritage-led Regeneration
Heritage Lottery Fund
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