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Why the coastline deserves a place in rural thinking

Our coastline is every bit as rural and faces many of the same opportunities and challenges as inland communities.

Rethinking rural diversification

Unlock the full potential of rural enterprise with a 'Rooted, Relevant and Ready' approach to diversification.

Meet the team: James Ellis, Director of Planning

James has a talent for helping deliver strategic and complex projects across rural England.

Non-designated heritage assets

We speak to Duncan Hartley, a director in our planning team about non-designated heritage assets, what they are, and why they matter.

Rural development opportunities in Cumbria

Cumbria is entering an important period of change, with three new strategic Local Plans set to shape the future of development across the county.

Strengthening our East of England presence

We are delighted to welcome Lindsey Wright to our Planning team as Associate Director.

A new era for estates

Rural estates are at the heart of many rural communities, Sally Ormiston explores how local plans are enabling estate-led development, and the opportunities arising.

What the Yorkshire Dales Local Plan means for rural estates

The adoption of the new Yorkshire Dales Local Plan is an important milestone for estates across the National Park.

Our rural consultancy team is growing

We’re delighted to welcome Emily Richardson, the newest addition to our expanding rural consultancy team.

Shaping the Future of Food, Farming and Land Use

At Future Countryside 2026, our Executive Director, Rob Hindle chaired a panel discussion on food, farming and multifunctional land use.

Why resourceful Stig of the Dump was right all along

In his latest column for the Yorkshire Post, our Head of Design explores the connection between an inspirational character in a children's book and architecture today.

Supporting Future Countryside 2026

Rural Solutions is once again sponsoring the prominent Future Countryside event, taking place at Raby Castle on Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.