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Are planning reforms breathing new life into rural communities or bringing them into battle over unwanted development? Jessica Sellick Investigates. In his 'Review of Rural Economy and Affordable Housing', Matthew Taylor looked at how the planning system could...
PEOPLE are more trusting of local than national government, but does this always translate into wanting local policy decisions? Brian Wilson finds out. PEOPLE are more trusting of local than national government, but does this always translate into...
Jessica Sellick examines the national framework for the LEADER method of delivering Rural Development Programme (RDP) funding. With the requirements and expectations for the next programming period (2014 to 2020) now being set, will the new...
HOW local authorities can apply to the government's £320m fund to help councils transform local services. THE government has launched a £320m 'Transformation Challenge Award' it says will help councils transform the way local services are run and...
What does the future hold for the arts in rural areas? Jessica Sellick investigates. WHAT does the future hold for the arts in rural areas? Jessica Sellick investigates. With the Glastonbury Festival, Alison...
SHOULD LEPs set distinct rural or social enterprise objectives, or should they mainstream those issues through their other objectives? Brian Wilson finds out. SHOULD LEPs set distinct rural or social enterprise objectives, or should they mainstream...
The impacts of climate change and policies to adapt to climate change may have unequal repercussions, including for vulnerable groups, finds Brian Wilson. The impacts of climate change and policies to adapt to climate change may have unequal...
Jessica Sellick looks at the changing face of healthcare and rural patient pathways. With cottage hospitals under threat, a shortage of doctors and dentists, lack of out of hour's services and 'save our surgeries' petition against the...
What can we learn from 'Big Society' approaches to delivering rural services? Jessica Sellick investigates. Back in 2010, the Prime Minister launched the 'Big Society', heralding a culture change where people in their everyday lives would no longer...
In rural areas some aspects of the public health agenda may be easier to address than others, discovers Brian Wilson. In rural areas some aspects of the public health agenda may be easier to address than others, discovers...
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Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural areas is more expensive.
Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
Rural residents face distinct healthcare challenges, including limited access to transport, longer distances to medical facilities, an aging demographic, housing inadequacies, digital connectivity gaps, and difficulties recruiting health and care workers.
Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, a lack of affordable housing, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
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