The rural community councils (RCCs) were established in rural
England during the twentieth century to promote
rural community life.
Each shire county now has one, although some are relative newcomers. The RCCs also form a national coalition called
Action with Communities in Rural England ("ACRE").
Each RCC is an independent, locally managed organisation but is dependent on external funding for its continued work. Historically, RCCs were primarily funded by the
Rural Development Commission, but this role was subsequently taken over by the
Countryside Agency. Most RCCs are also funded through project work linked to their aims and objectives, and from work undertaken for their closely related county-wide organisations representing
parish councils and playing field committees.
Community councils in
Scotland and
Wales are different and exist on a
statutory basis.
See also
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Parish councils in England
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Parish plan
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Village design statement
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Rural community development
Rural community development encompasses a range of approaches and activities that aim to improve the welfare and livelihoods of people living in rural areas. As a branch of community development, these approaches pay attention to social issues pa ...
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Rural Development Council
The Rural Development Council was an advisory body to the Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, Richard Lochhead MSP. Its members include: Barbara Kelly; Donald MacRae of the Bank of Scotland; Stuart Housden, the Direc ...
External links
ACRECheshire Community ActionCountryside AgencyDEFRARural Community Council of EssexCommunity Lincs
English society
Organisations based in England
Rural community development
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