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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...
SUPERFAST broadband is set to transform life for doctors, patients and community teams at a remote surgery in North Yorkshire. Aysgarth Surgery in the Upper Dales has been connected to the NHS's state-of-the-art N3 network. It will...
A £2m fund aims to help councils capitalise on emerging technologies and deliver better journeys for motorists. Local authorities have been invited by the Department for Transport to apply for a share of the money to develop projects...
TWO weeks remain for councils to apply for a share of £60m in funding to support sustainable travel. Local authorities across England are being asked to bid for a share of the Department for Transport's green Sustainable Travel...
Leaving the European Union will cost one of England's most rural counties £350m, according to estimates published by the local authority. Cornwall Council estimates that the county and Isles of Scilly could lose out on the funding which...
The government has failed to deliver a pledge to reduce planning barriers, say rural business leaders. Rural businesses continue to beheld back by the delays, inefficiencies and inflexibilities of the planning system, said the Country Land and Business...
A month-long campaign has seen more than 900 motorists caught breaking rural speed limits. Over 40 rural locations across Cheshire were targeted following concerns raised by local communities. Speeding was not the only issue – drivers were...
POLICE in Dorset have launched a new rural crime team as they step up efforts to protect countryside communities. The rural crime team consists of a dedicated rural crime team co-ordinator, a rural engagement officer and a rural...
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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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