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Rutland is leading the way for fibre broadband, with a higher take-up rate than any other county. Latest figures from the Digital Rutland partnership reveal fibre broadband is already being used by more than four out...
URBAN drugs gangs are targeting vulnerable adults and children in rural and coastal communities. Better front line awareness is needed to help protect vulnerable individuals, warned the National Crime Agency and National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC). Around...
POLICE are urging motorists to slow down during National Speed Awareness Week - especially in rural areas. The aim of the national initiative, which runs from 17-23 August, is to remind drivers about the dangers of speeding behind the wheel. ...
SIX rural communities are to share a £500,000 fund making it easier for them to apply for flood protection, says the government. The ' Pathfinder Projects ' pilot schemes will look at cutting red tape and...
THE government has published a discussion paper examining the future of rural communities. Industry, academic and voluntary sector experts explored the opportunities and challenges facing rural communities. It comes after civil servants were asked to look into...
RURAL communities are set to benefit from a landmark ruling in favour of smaller rural housing developments. It comes after two local authorities successfully challenged a government decision to exempt developers from providing affordable housing on developments...
MILLIONS of pounds are available to help small rural businesses reach their full potential, says the government. For the first time, it says, European Regional Development funds are targeted at Local Enterprise Partnership areas in a major shift...
THE need to provide more affordable rural homes has been described as one of the UK's biggest challenges. Ross Murray, deputy president of the Country Land and Business Association , said increasing the amount of affordable rural housing...
RURAL crime cost the UK economy £37.8m last year - despite an overall decline in every region. Increasingly sophisticated thieves are cybercrime are a growing concern, said rural insurer NFU Mutual . Results of its annual rural...
THE government has opened a £24m scheme to create more opportunities for rural businesses and communities. Defra minister George Eustice said the Growth Programme would benefit rural communities by unlocking the huge potential for growth in the countryside....
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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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