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NEW guidance aims to help towns and villages show how local markets benefit their economy. The government says it will provide better tools for analysing market place footfall and gauge the views of customers and traders. In...
A FURTHER 250 communities are taking greater control of local issues, says the government. More people were using the Community Rights programme to have a greater say on everything from job creation to health priorities, said communities minister...
VILLAGE halls face higher running costs due to inadvertent consequences from this summer's Budget. A rise in Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) rise from 6 to 9.5% will mean a typical village hall with a £1,000 premium will pay...
CORNWALL has become the first rural authority in England to secure new powers to control local services. Under the terms of the "devolution deal", Cornwall will have greater powers over areas of public spending currently controlled by London...
A NEW All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has been launched to champion rural businesses. There are more than 540,000 rural businesses across England and Wales, all of which contributes over £200 billion to the national economy. The cross-party...
A £50,000 programme aims to help rural business women in Dorset improve their digital skills. The second Dorset Business Women go Digital programme will help women start and grow their businesses. It will do so by...
More than £60,000 has been awarded to help village halls support rural communities in the south of England. Hampshire County Council awarded £61,890 in grants to six village halls across the county. "Village Halls are the life blood...
Rural experts have voiced "deep concern" at plans to extend the Right to Buy to housing association tenants. The government is proposing to extend the Right to Buy to Housing Association tenants as part of its Housing Bill....
The government's Productivity Plan to boost rural growth falls short when it comes to broadband, say campaigners. Called " Fixing the Foundations: Creating a more prosperous nation ", the plan aims to secure rising living standards. ...
THE government is urging local councils to come forward with "ambitious plans" for new Enterprise Zones. Local authorities should work with their Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) to identify businesses on their patch with investment or export potential ,...
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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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