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A CUMBRIAN council has been praised for supporting rural business by helping set up a local enterprise hub. Creating a thriving high street in Kendal and other rural towns is a key Council Plan priority for South Lakeland...
THOUSANDS of hate crimes against people targeted because of their sexual orientation go unreported – particularly in rural areas, says a report. Some 35,000 cases of hate crime against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people go unreported...
RURAL MPs have joined forces to urge the government to deliver faster broadband to countryside communities. The Broadband and Mobile Telecoms Committee aims to bring pressure to bear on both government and industry over the issue. It...
Council leaders have called for tough new rules to tackle lorry drivers who bring bedlam to rural villages. The Local Government Association wants local authorities to be able to issue fines to 'heavy haulage road rogues' to lorry...
RURAL decision-makers and stakeholders have the opportunity to attend a major conference about housing in the countryside. The National Rural Housing Conference takes place on Thursday, 9 July, at the House of Lords, Westminster, London. It aims...
England's National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty contribute more than £20bn each year to the economy, says a report. Far from being sleepy backwaters, National Parks and AONBs generate a similar amount to Birmingham, says the study....
COUNTRYSIDE residents are being urged to have their say as the largest ever rural crime survey nears its deadline. Run by the National Rural Crime Network (NRCN), the survey is calling for rural residents to have their say...
Defra minister George Eustice says his department is "considering the options" after being told to slash £83m in spending. Mr Eustice was responding to a parliamentary question from shadow Defra secretary Maria Eagle, who asked how the money...
The number of new homes being approved on greenbelt land in England has increased five-fold in five years. Research carried out on behalf of BBC Radio 4's File on 4 programme found a sharp increase in the number...
NEW rules aim to make it easier for rural broadband users to switch provider so they get a better service. Telecoms watchdog Ofcom said broadband providers also needed to provide better information so customers could compare offers and...
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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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