The Commission for Rural Communities was established as a division of the Countryside Agency on 1 April 2005, as a result of Defra's Rural Strategy, and became an Non-Departmental Public Body on 1 October 2006, following the enactment of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006. The Commission provides well-informed, independent advice to government and ensures that policies reflect the real needs of people living and working in rural England, with a particular focus on tackling disadvantage. The Commission has three key functions:
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| - The Commission for Rural Communities was established as a division of the Countryside Agency on 1 April 2005, as a result of Defra's Rural Strategy, and became an Non-Departmental Public Body on 1 October 2006, following the enactment of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006. The Commission provides well-informed, independent advice to government and ensures that policies reflect the real needs of people living and working in rural England, with a particular focus on tackling disadvantage. The Commission has three key functions:
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| - The Commission for Rural Communities was established as a division of the Countryside Agency on 1 April 2005, as a result of Defra's Rural Strategy, and became an Non-Departmental Public Body on 1 October 2006, following the enactment of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006. The Commission provides well-informed, independent advice to government and ensures that policies reflect the real needs of people living and working in rural England, with a particular focus on tackling disadvantage. The Commission has three key functions: Rural advocate: the voice for rural people, businesses and communities Expert adviser: giving evidence-based, objective advice to government and others. Independent watchdog: monitoring and reporting on the delivery of policies nationally, regionally and locally.
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