Rural development

The term rural development refers to programme's of activity that are related to the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of communities living in relatively isolated and sparsely populated areas.

As North Yorkshire is a predominantly rural county the council takes a particular interest in rural development. Due to the broad nature of the subject rural development is handled in a number of different ways by the council. The following links will take you to areas of the council website that deal with rural development:

Community strategy

Find out how the North Yorkshire Community Plan 2011-14 aims to help make North Yorkshire an even better place in which to live, work and visit.

Economic development

Find out what the County Council is doing to help develop sustainable communities within North Yorkshire.

Regeneration projects

Find out how the County Council is involved in the regeneration of North Yorkshire.

Countryside conservation

Find out how the County Council works in partnership to help conserve our countryside.

Planning

Find out what role the County Council plays in the future development needs of the county.

Assisting rural communities

Find out what the County Council does to assist rural communities in North Yorkshire.