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On 28 December 2021 Government requirements for the provision of First Homes as part of affordable housing contributions came into effect Apart from some areas where transitional arrangements will apply, the First Homes requirements will create a number of...
The government has announced they are providing an additional £60 million to local authorities to support the adult social care response to COVID-19 in January The extra £60 million will be provided to local authorities to support the...
Local Cumberland paper The News and Star reports on comments from Transport Minister Trudy Harrison MP (Con) revealing the Government’s areas of focus for reducing carbon emissions Mrs Harrison said that making transport greener is a top priority in...
The chairman of a commission has claimed in the Yorkshire Post that deeply ingrained issues blighting rural communities will only be resolved with a long-term vision spanning at least the next decade A host of measures were set out...
A new shared vision for Exmoor’s rural economy is described as 'forward-thinking’ and ‘progressive’ by local businesses and entrepreneurs in a new film about the initiative . The comments were captured during an energetic business networking session held to launch...
A small independent housing association in South West England ended 2021 on a high, with completion and occupation of 11 new ‘Stepping Stone’ apartments for people with learning difficulties at Dartington in South Devon. Through their new purpose-built apartments...
Country Living has published a report on the future of rural transport, where it describes how medical supplies will be dispatched by remote-controlled aircraft, villages linked by electric-bike lanes and farm produce delivered via an underground tunnel It notes...
Government acknowledges the importance of open source and collaborative work between councils as part of the leveling up agenda project awarded £400,000 to build on their work With 22 councils already sharing the distribution, estimates suggest councils could save...
The Government published the provisional local government finance settlement for 2022-23 on 16 December 2021 A more detailed review of the proposals by the RSN’s local government finance consultants (Pixel Financial Management) will be sent to members as...
Published on 1 December the Government’s People at the Heart of Care: adult social care reform white paper is a policy paper which sets out a 10-year vision for adult social care and provides information on funded proposals...
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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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