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Dorset says it is on track with plans to deliver faster broadband for its residents and businesses. The Superfast Dorset project is on track to lay 1,000,000 metres of fibre optic "spine" in the county ... enough to...
DEVON County Council has stepped in to keep two important rural bus services on the road. Service 688, a Dorset-based service which serves Hawkchurch in east Devon on its way to and from Axminster, Dorset, had its subsidy...
RESEARCHERS are investigating the extent to which consumers use traffic-light nutrition labelling when choosing food. The project is being conducted by the Countryside and Community Research Unit of the University of Gloucestershire, in collaboration with London-based creative designer...
A MAJOR operation involving six police forces saw a clampdown on criminals across the rural north of England. Dozens of officers from North Yorkshire, Cleveland, Cumbria, Durham, Lancashire and Northumbria, took part in Operation Checkpoint. The largest...
The forthcoming UK referendum on EU membership is contributing to uncertainty for the rural economy, says a report. A protracted slump in farm commodity prices, an ever-changing property-tax regime and a raft of new planning legislation are also...
RURAL youngsters grow up to earn less than their urban counterparts – even if they move to a city for work. In the first analysis of its kind, a study has found that rural youngsters suffer a "pay...
AN innovative rural bus services is set to carry more passengers after expanding to cover North Lincolnshire. Rural residents are being offered access to Lincolnshire County Council 's unique CallConnect rural bus service in a new partnership with...
Rural areas have borne the brunt of more than 600 bank branch closures over the past year. Parts of south-west England, Scotland and Wales lost the most branches per head of population in the 12 months to April...
LOCAL authorities can now issue £400 fines as an alternative to prosecution for small-scale fly-tipping. The new rule, which came into force from 9 May, follows the introduction of new government regulations on the unauthorised deposit of waste....
RURAL communities face a 'digital twilight zone' unless minimum broadband standards move with the times, say local authorities. It comes as the Local Government Association launches an Up to Speed campaign, which aims to ensure every...
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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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