Margaret Clark

Ex RDC, CA, CRC. Now 'retired', living in Dorset but keeping my hand in on all things rural.

[Fiona Reynolds @fionacreynolds]

I’m now the High Sheriff of Gloucestershire! Beautiful service yesterday in @GlosCathedral and I’m proud to have taken the role on from the wonderful @juliekentmbe

[RSN Online @RSNonline]

📊The Funding gap between places remains stark.
Our analysis shows the most urban councils will receive 41% more Government-funded spending power per head than the most rural in 2026–27.
➡️ https://t.co/HHSXjBVpGI
#FairFunding #DeliveringForAll

[English Rural 🏡 @EnglishRural]

🌳 A rural lens on the National Plan to End Homelessness
@EnglishRuralCEO responds to the Government’s new plan highlighting the vital need for rural provision to ensure fair, effective support across the countryside.
Read the full blog: https://t.co/BoyECEGt63
#RuralHousing #EndingHomelessness #RuralCommunities

[Cllr Iain Hamilton @NALC_chair]

I attended the latest Rural Coalition meeting and welcomed @DefraGovUK’s commitment to cross‑government work on rural issues and rural proofing, and stressed the need for new mayoralties to engage with rural communities and parish and town councils as responsibilities evolve.

[Anton Gerashchenko @Gerashchenko_en]

Carol of the Bells in Kyiv subway.

Voices of the Embassies of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom came together to perform Shchedryk in the Kyiv metro as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine.

Thankful to everyone who stands with us!

[English Rural 🏡 @EnglishRural]

👏🏼 A huge thank you to all our residents, partners and rural champions for standing with us this year to champion affordable #ruralhousing.

It’s the strength of our network that makes change happen. Stronger together.

🎄 Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and here’s to 2026 - a year where we do even more for rural communities 🌱🏡

@CPRE @ACRE_national @NALC @RSNonline @natfednews @HomesEngland @mhclg @CLAtweets @NFYFC @CIHhousing @RSHEngland @CCRI_UK

[English Rural 🏡 @EnglishRural]

Today @EnglishRuralCEO attended the APPG for Rural Powerhouse —focused on devolution, planning reform & rural housing. The discussion highlighted that rural housing delivery as a Government priority matters.
#RuralHousing

[Plunkett UK @Plunkett_UK]

Why do we produce the Better Business Report?🤔

📈Benchmark community businesses

💊Assess the health of the network 

🗣️Build an evidence base for advocacy

➡️Find out more about the report and our key asks here: https://t.co/SCgh2O3ZoY

#BetterBusiness2025 #OwnItTogether

[Margaret Clark @MClar2]

An important piece of work. Rural communities must not be overlooked or ignored in devolution plans and strategies if we are to have a living and thriving countryside

[English Rural 🏡 @EnglishRural]

In case you missed it…

Our new research with @CCRI_UK looks at what devolution really means for rural communities and the delivery of affordable homes.

From risks to opportunities, it sets out what needs to happen to ensure villages aren’t left behind.

Read and share ▶️ https://t.co/MRcyMxzqLi

#RuralHousing #Devolution

[English Rural 🏡 @EnglishRural]

In case you missed it…

Our new research with @CCRI_UK looks at what devolution really means for rural communities and the delivery of affordable homes.

From risks to opportunities, it sets out what needs to happen to ensure villages aren’t left behind.

Read and share ▶️ https://t.co/MRcyMxzqLi

#RuralHousing #Devolution

[English Rural 🏡 @EnglishRural]

Housing Digital: Devolution offers hope for rural affordable homes - https://t.co/293c1E8RAl

[English Rural 🏡 @EnglishRural]

🏡 Devolution could unlock affordable homes in rural England - but only if rural priorities are written into local strategies.

New research from the #RuralHousing Network, @EnglishRural & @CCRI_UK shows how local leadership, strong partnerships & early action can make the difference.

📘 Read the report: https://t.co/MRcyMxzqLi

#Devolution

[English Rural 🏡 @EnglishRural]

🏡 Something important is on the way for #ruralhousing.

Tomorrow we share new research exploring what #devolution could mean for villages, local communities, and the future of affordable homes.

👀 Keep an eye out.

@CCRI_UK

[English Rural 🏡 @EnglishRural]

🏡 Villages. Small sites. Real local need.
Our new research reveals how devolution could shape all three - for better or worse.
👀 Full launch on Wednesday.
#Devolution #RuralHousing

[English Rural 🏡 @EnglishRural]

🏡 Affordable #RuralHousing is often treated as an afterthought.

👀Next week, we’re changing the conversation.

Watch this space.

#Devolution @CCRI_UK

[Tom Watson @TomWatsonPGA]

I’d like to congratulate @RyderCupEurope on their victory. Your team play the first few days was sensational.

More importantly, I’d like to apologize for the rude and mean-spirited behavior from our American crowd at Bethpage.

As a former player, Captain and as an American, I am ashamed of what happened. #RyderCup

[Justin Griggs @JustinGriggs]

“…while rural communities remain resilient & resourceful, gaps in infrastructure, funding & access continue to create real disadvantages. These issues….need to be considered in future service & policy planning if equal opportunity for rural residents is to be achieved.”
👇

[RSN Online @RSNonline]

🏡 From health to transport to childcare – how well are services working for rural England? New #SORS25 report from Rural England C.I.C reveals the gaps.
➡️https://t.co/I8N1eTuOf0 #RuralResearch #StateOfRuralServices25

[MARTIN PHILLIPS @MartinPhillips1]

Nice to see my 2nd report for @ruralenglandcic published. This one addresses contemporary #StateofRuralServices in #RuralEngland, highlighting issues of #AccessEquality

[ACRE @ACRE_national]

ACRE has today published an evaluation of our RHE programme, produced by CCRI and EAP, which highlights the vital need for and value of Rural Housing Enablers. Read the full report here:
https://t.co/58bB2DJMM1