Celebrating 100 Years of England's Rural Community Councils - Nigel Curry

Detailed Description

The  English  Rural  Community  Councils  (RCCs)  have  had  a  remarkable  impact  on  our  countryside  over  the  past  100  years.  They  have  had  a  pivotal role in nurturing rural industry and education, and their work in social service, social organisation and the development of village halls has provided a welcome social ‘glue’ for countless communities.

But  RCCs  have  not  stood  still.  Policy,  funding  and  social  change  have  required   adaptation:   transport,   services,   housing   and   place-based   development have become increasingly important elements of their work.  And today, rural social care, particularly for the elderly and the young, has become a central part of their service.

This book recounts a remarkable story of the ability of RCCs to adapt to this change over their first 100 years, through harnessing rural voluntary effort, mobilising community spirit and working in partnership, all for the benefit of English rural communities.  Contact: [email protected]