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ONE of the worst cases of rural fly-tipping has seen up to 40 tonnes of industrial waste dumped in a country lane. Police are appealing for information after 30-40 tonnes of industrial waste were left on a road...
POLITICIANS chasing the rural vote may discover that it has unexpected teeth, says NFU Mutual. As the general election on 7 May draws closer, the rural insurer says home owners have a "duty of care" to ensure >political...
A FREE guide to help rural communities protect themselves from flooding has been launched. The Community Guide to Your Water Environment offers guidance on how communities can work with local authorities, drainage boards, farmers and the...
POLICE have teamed up with partner agencies to launch a rural crime crackdown in Devon. Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police will be running Moorwatch – a multi-agency operation to tackle crime across Dartmoor throughout the summer. ...
THE rural places with the best quality of life in Britain are revealed in a survey examining a range of factors. The 2015 Halifax Rural Quality of Life Survey tracks where living standards are highest in...
POLICE and rural community leaders are discussing ways of coordinating action in the fight against rural crime. Rural insurer NFU Mutual is sponsoring a special seminar to explore ways in which business, communities and the police...
CUTS in red tape are making it easier for village halls to be the social heart of their communities. Major changes to Government regulations on entertainment licensing have reduced the burden on community buildings, says Action with...
RURAL businesses are being urged to be alert regarding application deadline for grants. It follows the government's decision to start opening schemes under the new Rural Development Programme for England . Four schemes are designed to make...
GOOD Neighbour schemes are to improve access to services for people in rural North Yorkshire. Operated by volunteers, the schemes will offer rural residents help with household tasks, picking up prescriptions, giving a lift to the shops or...
THE government has unveiled £7.6m for local authorities to try new ways of delivering local transport in rural areas. Winning bids for the Total Transport Pilot Fund were announced by the Department for Transport on Friday (27 March)....
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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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