The Commission for Rural Communities (CRC) was a non-departmental public body established to promote awareness of rural needs among decision makers across and beyond government. It was abolished in 2013. [1]
Design and History
Mytton Williams, a brand and design agency based in Bath, designed the brand identity for the Commission for Rural Communities in 2005. At the time, the commission was a new operating division of the Countryside Agency, and its remit included issues such as housing and transport. [2]
The commission was formally established in April 2005 and became an independent body on 1 October 2006, following the enactment of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006. [3] The CRC operated as an independent statutory agency acting as a voice for England’s rural people, businesses and communities, providing independent advice to government. [4]
Meaning and Symbolism
According to Design Week’s report on the identity’s launch, the symbol focused on the commission’s role as a “voice” for rural people. [2] This visual concept aligned directly with the CRC’s stated purpose of representing rural interests and providing independent advice to government. [4]
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