Glimpses of Rural England 2004-07; The Evidence of Nine Social Surveys

85 pages ; 21 cm. This short book draws upon survey evidence that provides glimpses of life in England’s villages and small towns at the start of the 21st century. Nine research reports produced between 2004 and 2007 are revisited and reappraised. Concise chapters cover parish and market town plans, access to services, the drivers of rural change, the benefits of village halls, rural community enterprises, local social capital, parish council effectiveness, local economic development and the economic impact of Rural Community Councils.