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THE Rural Services Network has warned the government to ensure that rural communities don't miss out on measures contained in its Autumn Statement. The network said it welcomed a number of measures announced by Chancellor Philip Hammon d...
THE Rural Services Network has called for £60m annually to be invested in a rural housing programme. The network made the call after Chancellor Philip Hammond used his 2016 Autumn Statement to announce £2.3bn for a new Housing...
THE government is doing too little to improve rural internet speeds, say community and business leaders. The warning follows the government's Autumn Statement, which included £1 billion to invest in full-fibre broadband and trialling 5G networks. Chancellor...
Rural rate relief will increase from 50% to 100% from next April, saving a business up to £2900 a year. The measure was announced by Chancellor Philip Hammond in his 2016 Autumn Statement on Wednesday (23 November). ...
Rural landowners can play a crucial role in solving England's rural housing crisis, says a report. Under current policy, landowners can provide sites at below-market prices to build rural housing for local people in need. But recent...
Rural homes are 20% more expensive than urban homes, reveals the latest annual Halifax Rural Housing Review. Homes in the countryside cost on average £42,894 more than homes in larger town or cities, with a "rural premium"...
RURAL stakeholders are being urged to respond to a consultation on Post Office services and accessibility. Launched by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, the consultation aims to inform the government's next state aid application to...
THE government has unveiled a £4m fund to repair damage caused by winter storms in Cumbria last December. The Cumbria Countryside Access Fund will help reinstate and improve public rights of way across the Lake District and rural...
RURAL communities are being left isolated because councils have been forced to reduce bus services, new figures reveal. Local authorities have been forced to reduce bus services by more than 12% in the last year alone, according to...
RURAL communities are being urged to adopt their local red phone box – or face the possibility of its removal. Out of 46,000 working public payphone kiosks on the streets of the UK, around 8,000 are traditional red...
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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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