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THOUSANDS of people have signed up to a police messaging service to combat rural crime. The free North Yorkshire Community Messaging system lets people register to receive the latest crime notifications and community news in their neighbourhoods. ...
The Prince's Countryside Fund has announced a grant funding pot of over £600,000 to support vital rural initiatives. Founded by the Prince of Wales six years ago, the fund aims to improve the prospects of family farm businesses...
Rural residents in Norfolk have secured a lottery grant towards the cost of constructing a new village hall. Local charity Wereham Village was awarded £621,000 by the Big Lottery towards the project for the UK's first Passivhaus village...
MOBILE phone operators should be legally obliged to deliver universal coverage across the whole of Britain, say rural business leaders. The call comes after MPs debated the Digital Economy Bill , which sets out provisions for a new...
Countryside communities must join forces to secure a fair deal from the government following Brexit, the Rural Services Network has warned. Rural Services Network chair Cecilia Motley said a united front across all rural interest groups and sectors was...
Campaigners have urged the government to use the Bus Services Bill to reverse rural transport cuts. Government ministers should take immediate action to improve public transport in rural areas, said the Campaign for Better Transport . "Public...
THE Rural Services Network and local authorities have issued a joint statement on government plans to move to 100% retention of business rates by 2020. The joint statement was issued by the Rural Services Network, the County Councils...
RURAL communities are preparing to seize the opportunites from Brexit following the UK's decision to to leave the European Union. Despite ongoing uncertainty in the wake of the referendum on 23 June, the Rural Services Network said it...
The government has been warned not to withdraw vital funding from rural communities as the UK prepares to leave the European Union. The Rural Services Network issued the warning amid growing concern that government ministers are considering withdrawing...
THE government has unveiled a £20m aimed at providing better journeys for rail passengers across England and Wales. The next round of the new stations fund will provide up to 75% of the cost for construction of new...
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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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