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FASTER broadband connections will not be automatically rolled out to isolated rural areas, the government has confirmed. Instead, rural homes and businesses will have to request connections – a process which could involve a four-year wait. Confirmation...
A rural business start-up and mentoring programme aims to breathe new life into the countryside. Launched by the Arthur Rank Centre , the Germinate Enterprise project is a programme that can be delivered by community groups and churches....
NHS planning threatens to marginalise rural health needs, claims a local authority's watchdog. North Yorkshire County Council's health scrutiny committee voiced its misgivings after meeting to consider NHS planning guidance for the next five years. A key...
The government is expected to address rural concerns about its Housing and Planning Bill. Government ministers are expected to bring forward a number of amendments when the Bill returns to the House of Commons on Tuesday (3 May)....
Women in Norfolk are being asked to sign up for free rural writing workshops at their local library. They will work with professional writers to write down their experiences of living in rural and coastal communities. The...
POLICE in Lancashire have received special training in the fight against rural crime. The aim is to help curtail theft of plant and farm machinery – including tractors, excavators and other equipment. Officers from across the county...
We are working on the next Spotlight edition for anyone interested in rural health. We are also developing ideas to strengthen the effectiveness of the Rural Health Network and are seeking to understand what would be most useful...
Government plans for faster broadband threaten to impose an unfair cost on rural residents, says the Rural Services Network. The warning is contained in response to a broadband consultation by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. ...
Volunteers will be asked to take rural residents to their local library after the mobile service closes in Hampshire. A library service fit for the future would be delivered following one of Hampshire County Council's largest ever public...
A new initiative aims to make it easier for service providers to help people with mental health problems overcome their day-to-day challenges. Mental health charity Mind has launched a " Life Support " briefing highlighting the challenges faced...
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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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