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A market town 'hub' bringing together a number of important public services has opened in Somerset. The new hub in Glastonbury brings together the library, registration services, children's centre and nursery, health visitors and midwives. It also...
POSTAL deliveries to and from remote and sparsely populated areas must not be jeopardised, the Rural Services Network has warned. The network issued the warning in its response to a review by the Department for Business, Energy and...
A NEW website aims to promote the work of experts striving to improve the provision of rural housing. The Rural Housing Alliance is a group of housing associations that develop and manage affordable homes in rural areas across...
RURAL landowners have called on the government to tackle the rural housing shortage as a matter of urgency. The Country Land and Business Association said ministers should "unlock the potential" to tackle the acute housing shortage in rural...
More than 90,000 rural premises in Derbyshire now have access to faster download speeds, thanks to a local authority fibre broadband partnership. The multi-million pound Digital Derbyshire programme is a partnership between Derbyshire County Council and BT. ...
REFORMING planning rules will help ease the rural housing crisis, say business leaders. The Country Land and Business Association made the plea in response to ' Building more homes ', a report by the House of Lords Select Committee...
LEAVING the European Union has major implications for England's countryside communities, the Rural Services Network has warned. Safeguarding the future of rural services – and those that provide them – would be essential following the decision to leave...
RURAL police forces could lose out because government thinking is skewed in favour of urban areas, says a report. The Fair Funding for Rural Policing study comes as the Home Office reviews how it allocates national funds across...
THE need to improve the provision of homes for countryside communities is being highlighted during Rural Housing Week. With affordable homes still in short supply, the week (11-17 July) aims to shine a light on developers who...
AN influential committee of MPs has launched an inquiry into the role of tourism in supporting rural growth in England. Rural tourism provides around £17 billion a year to the English economy. But rural communities face some...
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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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