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A RURAL council has launched a special group to combat loneliness in the countryside. Boston Borough Council in Lincolnshire said the isolation – especially in rural areas – had been shown to have major impact on health...
A shortage of rural firefighters has triggered a number of recruitment drives to fill vacancies in village fire stations. It follows concern that not enough people want to become retained or part-time firefighters in smaller and more isolated rural...
Buying a house in the countryside costs 20% than it does in a town or city, according to the latest figures. Although a 'rural premium' exists across the country, rural homes are comparitively much more expensive in some areas...
A first-of-its-kind event aims to help community groups address rural transport challenges in the east of England. The Fenland Transport Conference 2017 is being held in March, Cambridgeshire, on Thursday, 12 October. Called Shaping Transport in Our Community,...
The need for more affordable rural homes continues to rise, the Rural Services Network has warned. The network issued the warning in response to government proposals to increase the supply of new homes. Called Planning for the right...
Hundreds of people have signed a petition warning that GP practices in rural areas are struggling to recruit doctors. Started by Lincolnshire GP Ben Loryman, the petition says many rural surgeries facing recruitment difficultues. are being forced to close....
A focus on meeting market demand is failing to provide homes people need, say rural campaigners. The government's failure to prioritise genuine local needs will perpertuate the housing crisis, says the Campaign to Protect Rural England. Current methods...
Almost £23m in funding aims to give local communities more say in the development of their area. Communities across England would receive a share of £22.8m to develop neighbourhood plans, said the government. Housing minister Alok Sharma said the...
Fairer funding is vital for England's rural schools, the Rural Services Network has warned. The network issued the warning in response to confirmation that the government is to reform the funding formula for schools. Rural schools would gain...
Rural schools will gain up to 5% in funding under a plans for a fairer national funding formula, says the government. Education secretary Justine Greening detailed government reforms to introduce fairer funding for schools in a statement to parliament...
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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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