About This Report:
The Leicestershire Rural Partnership (LRP) commissioned the county council to produce a rural evidence base in order to present a comprehensive picture of rural Leicestershire. It is intended that the report will assist the LRP in responding to key national and local consultations to assist with influencing and applying for new funding streams including the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The report covers the following topics:
• Population
• Deprivation
• Economy
• Communities
• Housing and Employment Land
• Early Help/ Supporting Leicestershire Families
• Rural Health Issues