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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...
Action with Communities in Rural England has appointed an interim chief executive as the charity is restructured. It follows the departure of Janice Banks from ACRE, which is the national voice for England's 38 rural community councils ....
VILLAGE shop owners say rural residents will benefit from the £40m takeover of convenience store chains Londis and Budgens. Booker Group, Britain's biggest cash-and-carry wholesaler, has agreed to buy convenience store chains Londis and Budgens from owners...
MOTORISTS are being urged to slow down on rural roads after a survey revealed the extent of risky, aggressive overtaking. One in seven drivers (14%) have been forced by another driver's overtaking to swerve, pull over...
A NATIONAL survey aims to uncover the impact of crime and anti-social behaviour on rural communities. The biggest ever rural survey into crime and anti-social behaviour seeks to find out how the police can better serve rural communities....
BUSINESS leaders have urged the new government to take early action to prioritise the rural economy. Ministers could provide a much needed boost to the rural economy during their first 100 days in office, said the Country...
FUNDING worth £450,000 is being made available to help support social enterprises in Devon. The Community Impact Support Scheme (CISS) seeks to meet community needs arising from welfare reform and wider public sector budget cuts. ...
NORTH Yorkshire County Council is consulting on proposals to reduce the amount it spends subsidising bus services. At the same time, the local authority is setting out plans to extend already successful community transport solutions across the county....
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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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