Posts Tagged ‘rural’

Talgarth in motion

Talgarth in motion

Here is the tale of Talgarth Mill, and how a Big Lottery Fund grant has transformed a village in southern Powys

Don’t cull the right policy

Don’t cull the right policy

Almost two months since entering government, the Labour environment Minister, on Tuesday, will make a statement on the government’s plans for the eradication of Bovine TB. Plaid Cymru AM for North Wales and rural affairs spokesperson, Llyr Huws Gruffydd, urges the Minister to continue with the principled approach adopted so far

Time for “A Fair Deal” for Rural Wales

Time for “A Fair Deal” for Rural Wales

The specific needs of Rural Wales can be hard, and need to be considered in all forms of policy making

Analogue TV out, rural broadband in

Analogue TV out, rural broadband in

The next generation of mobile broadband technology is coming – and one of the more remote parts of Wales recently played host to an eye opening demonstration of what it can do

Putting our stamp on a proper housing solution

Putting our stamp on a proper housing solution

Current Assembly policies to provide “affordable” housing are desultory. If we are serious about finding ways to allow people to remain in their own communities, we need a stamp duty surcharge

Postman Pat to the rescue?

Postman Pat to the rescue?

Post Buses used to be a regular site across Wales. At a time when we’re all being urged to be more efficient, is it now time to bring them back?

The new way we can build community spirit

The new way we can build community spirit

We understand the power of online networking, but Wales lacks the courage to really grasp the opportunities, and it could be our rural areas that are hurt the worst

The Show Crimes

The Show Crimes

Agricultural shows are an important testing ground for aspiring rural politicians. But beware – farmers don’t suffer fools, and there are more than just puddles to put a foot into

Good riddance to this unjust and unprincipled law

Good riddance to this unjust and unprincipled law

Five years of the Hunting Act has shown it to be a costly and complicated failure. Should the Conservatives win the General Election, its days could be numbered

Rural Wales: Wealth of beauty, poverty of opportunity

Rural Wales: Wealth of beauty, poverty of opportunity

There is undoubted beauty and magic in the Welsh countryside. But behind the scenes of these picture postcard communities lies a tough day-to-day existence, and a struggle against poverty and exclusion