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RURAL crime has fallen by 16% across the Avon and Somerset area, suggest new statistics. Some 187 rural crimes were recorded in the three months to 30 April 2015. This compares to 223 rural crimes for the same...
STAKEHOLDERS are invited to attend a major conference to discuss ways of delivering effective rural health services. The third Rural Health Conference is being held on 11 June at the Health and Wellbeing Innovation Centre, Truro, Cornwall. ...
SMALL-SCALE food producers are being invited to take part in a new rural initiative. The Growing Livelihoods is looking to support five new groups taking an i nnovation and co-operation approach to creating viable livelihoods in farming. ...
SPECIALIST advisers who support England's 10,000 rural village halls are to hold their annual training event. On the agenda for the 41 delegates will be issues that help to keep village halls at the heart of rural communities...
RURAL services will top the agenda at a major conference to be held in Cheltenham this autumn. Organised by the Rural Services Network, the Rural Conference 2015 is being held on 8-9 September. The venue is the...
BROADBAND has emerged as a key issue for almost one in five voters ahead of the general election. Nearly one fifth (18%) of voters say broadband speeds will affect the way they vote, according to a survey...
The Rural Services Network has welcomed the launch of a website to tackle countryside crime. Rural communities are being encouraged to add their experiences to the National Rural Crime Network website. The National Rural Crime...
The Labour Party has unveiled a rural manifesto outlining its policy pledges for the countryside. It pledges that a Labour government will build a rural economy that works for working people and supports rural families and...
RURAL communities are being asked to add their experiences to a website tackling crime in the countryside. The National Rural Crime Network champions a better understanding of crime in rural areas, and new and effective ways...
RURAL broadband connections are half as fast as those available in cities - and much slower than the national average. In 2014, the average broadband speed in rural England was 13Mbits per second compared to 26Mbps in urban...
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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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