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An innovation fund worth £5m will boost rural productivity, says the government. Grants are available under the latest phase of the European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability (EIP-agri) scheme. Funding can be used to boost...
The Prince's Countryside Fund has opened for applications with £725,000 available to rural communities. Pressure on rural communities and people living and working in our countryside continued to mount, said the fund. Village shops, pubs and services...
Surgeries in rural regions are in crisis because it is difficult to recruit GPs, senior doctors have warned. Doctors told the BBC that the way surgeries are funded favours practices in towns and cities – and the situation...
Towns and districts which want to set up special Enterprise Zones have less than two weeks to submit their proposals. Local councils are being urged to work with their Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) to come forward...
The Rural Services Network (RSN) is encouraging members and supporters to respond to a government consultation on funding rural policing. The RSN is supporting a ' rural policing matters ' campaign by the National Rural Crime...
A NATIONAL campaign has been launched to highlight the importance of rural policing. The "Rural Policing Matters" campaign was launched by the National Rural Crime Network on Monday (1 September). NRCN research due to be published...
The government has made a further £8m in funding available for rural tourism businesses. Defra minister George Eustice said the funding would help businesses unlock the huge potential for growth in the countryside. The money is being...
POLICE have launched a scheme aimed at encouraging horse riders to volunteer to help fight rural crime. The Sussex Equine Rangers partnership seeks to promote collaboration between Sussex Police and local riders to tackle crime in the countryside...
The Viable Rural Communities and Economies – Through the lens of the Market Town seminar was held at Harborough District Council on the 19th August 2015 Presentations were as follows: - Lee Byrne (Harborough District Council) – ...
THE government must consider the wider implications of increasing the number of rural Starter Homes, says the Rural Services Network. Proposals to increase the number of rural Starter Homes were included in the government's first ever...
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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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