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MOBILE phone companies are under pressure to improve coverage in one of England's most rural areas. It follows a unanimous vote by Gloucestershire County Council to investigate how mobile phone companies can provide increased coverage across the...
TEN MPs have been appointed to a committee that will scrutinise the government's work on rural issues. The MPs were appointed to the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) Committee on Wednesday (8 July). ...
PLANS for a National Living Wage will have a major impact on small family businesses, say rural leaders. Chancellor George Osborne set out plans for a new compulsory National Living Wage in the Budget on Wednesday (8 July)....
A SHORTAGE of affordable homes is pricing local young people and families out of the countryside, the government has been warned. Parts of rural England could become "pensioner pockets" as the number of older residents soars as younger...
RURAL retailers have criticised a decision which means Premium Bonds will no longer be sold in Post Offices. The Rural Shops Alliance said the decision was yet another example of government services ceasing to be accessible over-the-counter through...
FURTHER cuts to public transport services would decimate Britain's rural communities, the government has been warned. The Rural Services Network is making the strongest possible representations against any cuts to the Bus Service Operators Grant (GSOG), which helps...
THE importance of affordable homes in maintaining communities is being highlighted during Rural Housing Week. Projects by housing associations and issues around the provision of affordable homes will be showcased during Rural Housing Week 2015, which runs from 6-12...
A SAFETY campaign urging drivers and bikers to take extra care on rural roads has been launched in Gloucestershire. Launched by Gloucestershire Road Safety Partnership, the campaign reminds drivers to 'Think Bike - Look Twice and Drivers...
RURAL people are continuing to get a raw deal on essential public services because government funding unfairly favours larger towns and cities. The Rural Services Network says countryside communities are losing out on important funding for local authorities, including...
THE government has published guidance explaining how it defines a rural area. Wherever possible, the Rural-Urban Classification is used to distinguish rural and urban areas, says the guidance. Published on Thursday (25 June), the classification defines areas...
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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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