Rural matters here

Rural matters here

to you and to all of us


Half of East Riding's population lives in rural communities, with over 90 per cent of the land used for agriculture. While countryside living offers many rewards, it also presents unique challenges.

Supporting food and farming in the East Riding

Supporting food and farming in the East Riding

From arable farms and livestock producers to farm shops and rural tourism businesses, agriculture plays a vital role in the East Riding.

Our latest Rural Matters video highlights how East Riding of Yorkshire Council works in partnership with farmers and rural organisations to support a strong, sustainable food and farming sector.

Hear directly from the voices shaping our rural economy…

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Learn about how we support our rural communities

Launched in autumn 2024, the two-year Rural Matters campaign focuses on the work that is under way to support rural communities in the East Riding. While much is already being done, there’s still plenty to achieve.

In partnership with the council’s Future Communities Initiative (supported by RWE), the Rural Partnership run campaigns filled with information on key topics, including:

  • funding for communities
  • village halls
  • countryside access
  • food and farming.

Watch our video to get a taste and find out more!

The East Riding of Yorkshire Rural Partnership

The East Riding of Yorkshire Rural Partnership is an independently chaired organisation dedicated to developing a better way of life for people who live and work in our rural areas. People on the Partnership represent a wide range of rural interests and are passionate about making our rural communities thrive. We are always looking to expand our membership.

What can we achieve together?

Find out how we work to support rural community life, strengthen the rural economy, and protect our rural environment, through:

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