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PRINCE Charles has joined a crisis summit of key figures to discuss the challenges facing the rural sector. The Prince of Wales attended the summit, convened by the Prince's Countryside Fund , at Chatsworth, Derbyshire, on Friday...
POOR public transport in rural areas is a "very real concern," a government minister has conceded. Transport minister Andrew Jones was speaking during an event at the National Railway Museum, York, on Friday (23 October), Most people in...
Rural roads are the deadliest in Britain, with an average of three people dying on them every day last year. In total, 1,040 people were killed and 9,051 seriously injured on country roads in 2014, reveal...
DEFRA plans to build stronger relationships with its partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Clare Moriarty – who has now spent just over two months as Defra permanent secretary – said it was a...
Councils must produce local plans for new homes in their area by 2017, the government has warned. Failure to do so will see the government produce plans for councils instead, said Prime Minister David Cameron. ...
RURAL communities are set to benefit from £138m to create more jobs and boost the rural economy . The LEADER funding will give local communities power to support projects in their own area, said Defra minister George Eustice....
NORTH Yorkshire MP Rishi Sunak has launched a campaign to get a better funding deal for rural schools. Schools in the county receive hundreds of pounds less per pupil than neighbouring urban authorities, said Mr Sunak, who is...
RURAL businesses have urged telecom watchdog Ofcom not to separate broadband provider Openreach from BT. The Country Land and Business Association said it wanted BT to deliver better broadband. But it stopped short of calling for the...
THE Railway Benefit Fund and Cancer Research are each to receive £810 courtesy of guests at the Community Rail Awards gala dinner. Money was raised from a raffle prize draw and 'heads and tails' game played by...
RURAL businesses across England are being urged to apply for funding from the European Structural and Investment Fund. Funding is available for investment in new and existing rural micro and small businesses to grow and create...
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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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