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Millions of people are at risk of mobile signal blackouts because they live in the four-fifths of UK constituency areas that suffer from patchy 4G mobile coverage, new analysis from Which? reveals. The Which? analysis of Ofcom’s Connected Nations...
Several publications, including the Guardian, cover a report released by the insurer NFU Mutual on rural crime The annual report details that rural crime has hit a seven-year high, costing the UK £50 million in 2018, up 12 per...
The Business Desk reports that business leaders in the north of England have called on the Prime Minister to ‘kick-start’ devolution One hundred business leaders have signed the ‘Devo 100’ letter demanding that powers are transferred from Whitehall to...
A giant sand dune is being built on England’s east coast to save 400 homes from storm surges, according to Reuters Engineers said that this is the first occasion ‘sandscaping’ has been used in the UK to mitigate the...
Interested in bringing affordable housing for sale through your neighbourhood plan? Find out how with a Locality online webinar. Neighbourhood planning can be a powerful tool for communities to address affordability issues within a neighbourhood area. It can open...
The MJ covers comments made by the Prime Minister on greater devolution. Speaking at the Manchester Science and Industry Museum, Boris Johnson said that London and Manchester have thrived because they are led by mayors. He added that council...
The Farnham Herald reports on new analysis by the Country Land and Business Association that found police forces are failing to recognise the severity of rural crime. Fly-tipping, machinery or livestock theft, hare coursing and vandalism of farm infrastructure...
The Mirror reports on comments made by Countryfile host John Craven lamenting the loss of rural services and saying the problem has left residents ‘socially isolated’. Speaking to BBC Countryfile Magazine, Craven expresses concern about the disappearance of rural...
The Rural Services Network, ACRE, Plunkett Foundation and Rural Coalition have written to the new Prime Minister Boris Johnson MP to highlight issues of concern in rural areas and call for a comprehensive Rural Strategy. The full text of...
Farming UK has outlined Boris Johnson’s stance on rural issues following his appointment as prime minister In an interview with the Countryside Alliance, he pledged to make more funds available to address imbalances that affect rural communities and added...
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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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