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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...
POLICE from five counties teamed up to deliver a two day cross-border operation to prevent and detect rural crime. A team of 55 special constables from Dorset Police , Wiltshire Police , Devon and Cornwall Police and Hampshire...
THE Liberal Democrats have set out a package of measures they claim will help rural communities thrive. Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg unveiled the Countryside Charter on Tuesday (21 April). See also: Political manifestos under...
BUSINESSES in east Cheshire can take advantage of two schemes to help them reap the benefits of superfast broadband. Small and medium-sized businesses could get grants of up to £3,000 to upgrade to a superfast or ultrafast broadband...
PLEDGES made by the main political parties ahead of the general election are a mixed bag for rural communities, says the Rural Services Network. The Rural Services Network analysed manifestos published by the three main political parties...
A MAJOR study will examine ways of improving rural community transport so residents can access vital services. A £196,000 grant will enable West Berkshire Council to identify ways of improving access to education, employment, healthcare, leisure and...
LOCAL businesses can now apply for grants to upgrade their broadband facilities in Dorset. The grants are being made available by West Dorset District Council and Weymouth & Portland Borough Council. All small and...
RURAL communities are invited to enter a competition that recognises the way services can be improved when people work together. The Rural Community Co-operative Awards celebrate inspirational initiatives that have made a real difference to individuals within their...
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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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