Heading to Conference? Five rural events you cannot afford to miss Saturday, 26 September, 2026 Conservative Party Conference returns to Birmingham from Sunday 4 to Wednesday 7 October. This year the countryside is on the main agenda, not tucked away at the back. Those of us who live and work in rural Britain have rarely had a better reason to make ourselves heard. The fringe programme is packed and diaries fill up quickly, so we have picked out the five events that anyone who cares about... Local News
Could you be the next Policy Director for the Conservative Rural Forum? 11th September 2026 Voluntary Policy Director, Conservative Rural Forum After three years, James Wright is stepping aside as Policy Director of the Conservative Rural Forum and we... Local News
Running a Stall at a County Show 9th May 2026 County shows put you in front of thousands of rural voters in a single day. Here's how to make it count. Check the rules first. Not every show society allows... Local News
Rural Policy, Call for Submissions 9th June 2025 We’re asking members, councillors, and campaigners to help shape our rural policy platform by sharing your ideas on the issues that matter most. Whether it’s... Local News
Take our Rural Business Survey 23rd January 2025 We know that rural businesses, farmers, and pensioners are all concerned about the future. Whether you're a pub in the British Countryside or a shop serving a... Local News
Stop the Family Farm Tax 13th November 2024 The Conservative Rural Forum and CCHQ have launched the Stop the Family Farms Tax campaign to end Labour’s farm death tax, introduced in the Autumn budget... Articles
Kemi and Robert provide rural statements 28th October 2024 As the leadership contest enters its final days, both contenders have sent us brief statements outlining their commitment to rural communities, farmers, and... Local News
Conference Panel: Winning back the countrystide: Our path to government 25th September 2024 We’re hosting a panel event at CPC to discuss the results of the recent general election, and how crucial the support of rural voters is for the Conservative... Articles
Labour’s £100m Cut to Nature-Friendly Farming 3rd September 2024 Labour's secret plans to slash £100 million from the budget for nature-friendly farming in England will devastate nature recovery and family farms. The decision... Articles
Leadership contenders tell us what they think on key rural issues 14th August 2024 We quizzed the leadership contenders about what their views are on key rural issues. Read their responses here: https://www.conservativeruralforum.org.uk/your... Local News
