Posts Tagged ‘rural’
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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







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