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Devon MP Neil Parish has been elected chairman of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee. Mr Parish, who represents the Tiverton and Honiton constituency , was the sole candidate nominated for the post. The former...
LIBERAL Democrat MP Tim Farron has called for new transport funding so post-16 rural pupils can continue their education. See also: Call for rural transport investment Mr Farron, who hopes to become the next...
EXTENDING the right-to-buy to housing association tenants will be disastrous for rural communities, a leading academic has warned. The government's flagship policy made "no sense," said Mark Shucksmith, director of the Newcastle University Institute for Social Renewal ....
DEFRA has been told to make £83 million of "efficiency savings" under government plans to slash public spending by £3 billion. Treasury chief secretary Greg Hands wrote to government departments on 20 May, asking them to identify savings...
TWO weeks remain for countryside communities to respond to the largest ever survey into rural crime. The survey, launched by the National Rural Crime Network , is calling for people who work or live in rural areas to...
PRINCE Charles wrote to government ministers highlighting his concern over rural housing and countryside communities. An exchange of letters published by the government show that the prince wrote to then housing minister Yvette Cooper MP in...
MPs returning to parliament after the general election have voiced concern for the future of rural services. Addressing the House of Commons on Thursday (28 May), Cleethorpes MP Martin Vickers said the previous coalition government had done a lot...
MOTORISTS living in some of the most rural communities can now benefit from a 5p per litre fuel price cut. The government's rural fuel rebate scheme will allow 125,000 people to benefit from cheaper fuel. Many people...
A NEW bus service supported by North Yorkshire County Council is helping to fight rural isolation in Wensleydale. The service is operated with a combination of paid and volunteer drivers by the Hawes-based Little White Bus. It...
SWIFTER action can now be taken to resolve the problem of horses illegally abandoned or left grazing on land. After years of campaigning by rural groups, the new Control of Horses Act finally came into force in England...
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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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