7(1)Assisting persons—
(a)to live, work or operate in rural areas (or assist or encourage others to do so),
(b)to invest in infrastructure and services in and for rural areas.
(2)Assisting persons living, working or operating in a rural area to—
(a)produce and implement strategies for the development of the area, including identification of rural anchor institutions,
(b)co-operate or act jointly with other persons for or in connection with another purpose described in this schedule.
(3)Assisting persons to establish or maintain a network of persons involved in rural development.
(4)For the purpose of this paragraph, “rural anchor institution” means a body, or network of bodies, which—
(a)is situated in or near a particular rural community, and
(b)makes a significant contribution to the economic sustainability, resilience, or growth of, or culture in, that community.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 38(2)
I2Sch. 1 para. 7 in force at 16.6.2025 by S.S.I. 2025/167, reg. 2(1)