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RURAL broadband is less than one third the speed of connections in towns and cities, says the government's communications watchdog. Published by Ofcom, UK Home Broadband Performance , compares the performance of popular broadband packages from BT, EE,...
Confirmed by the government, the funding will be matched by the private sector to generate a total of £8m to deliver ultrafast broadband speeds to at least 4000 premises. Beneficiaries include high growth sectors, small to medium sized...
North Yorkshire County Council has successfully applied for £24m of government funding to maintain the county's rural roads. Funding towards a £32m package follows an innovative bid by the council Council to the government's local growth fund. ...
The nationally-acclaimed rural bus service CallConnect service operated by Lincolnshire County Council has carried more than 2.5 million passengers since its launch in 2001. CallConnect is a demand-responsive bus service which helps people travel from outlying rural areas...
Funding is available for rural initiatives that benefit communities – such as projects involving village shops, pubs and the delivery of other important services. Established by Prince Charles in 2010, the fund aims to improve the prospects of...
The 50 local authority districts with the best quality of rural life have been revealed in a wide-ranging survey. The 2016 Halifax Rural Areas Quality of Life Survey shows that South Oxfordshire residents rate themselves happy, and...
Brownfield sites are being developed more than half a year faster than greenfield sites, according to research published by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE). The charity said its research followed findings from a 2014 study which...
Guidance showing how councils can use a shake-up of spending rules to improve local services has been published by the government. From 1 April, local authorities will be able to spend any revenues generated from selling surplus assets...
From 1 April, local authorities will be able to spend any revenues generated from selling surplus assets to fund the costs of improvements to things like housing and children's services. Ministers say the new rules – which run...
A government-backed support and finance initiative aims to help people take control of their local pub for the benefit of the community. The £3.62m two-year programme will see a package of business development support, advice, and loan and...
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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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