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More than 5000 people have signed a petition against proposals to withdraw government funding from England's 38 rural community councils. The e-petition was set up this month by Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) after it emerged...
Brussels is set to give the go-ahead for a new rural development programme worth £3.5bn to the English countryside. The European Commission is expected to issue an agreement in principle for the scheme soon, with further details emerging...
NEW measures aim to make it easier for community groups to set up a town or parish council. Government measures to reduce bureaucratic burdens associated with setting up local councils were announced by communities minister Stephen Williams on...
THE BBC is set to launch its 2015 farming heroes award – recognising the farmer who has gone the extra mile to help others. The BBC Countryfile's Farming Heroes Award 2015 will be launched on Sunday, 1 February....
THE 2015 New Year Honours list contains a number of awards for people working with rural communities. Margaret Clark (pictured), chairman of affordable rural housing specialist Hastoe, becomes a Commander of the British Empire (CBE). She received...
A TEAM of police specials aims to tackle rural crime in Cambridgeshire. The dedicated rural specials team will support Cambridgeshire police's rural crime team to provide rural patrols across the county. It will create a direct link...
MORE opportunities could increase rural employment in England by as much as 6%, the government has claimed. DEFRA secretary Liz Truss said productivity could grow faster in the countryside than urban areas over the next decade. But...
A PILOT project in Northumberland is taking a new approach to help unemployed rural residents find work. The Unemployment Support Group for Haltwhistle is being launched by the West Northumberland Community Buildings Consortium and Community Action Northumberland ....
THE Rural Services Network manifesto calling for a fairer deal for rural England has been featured in the Sunday Times. The manifesto was featured in the newspaper as part of a page-long article headlined 'Save our Countryside'. ...
GOVERNMENT plans to extend mobile phone coverage to 90% of the country are disappointing, say rural leaders. Culture Secretary Sajid Javid announced a binding agreement with mobile network providers to reduce 'not-spots' where there is no signal by...
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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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