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COUNCILS should prioritise development on brownfield sites – and defend the countryside against urban sprawl, a government minister has warned. Housing and planning minister Brandon Lewis made the comment in response to claims in the Daily Telegraph about...
RURAL theft cost the UK economy £44.5m last year, reveal statistics which show a rise of 5.2% on 2012. Details of the latest annual Rural Crime Survey for 2013 were unveiled by rural insurer NFU Mutual on Monday...
THE government's superfast broadband rollout has now reached more than 1m premises – but isolated areas are still proving harder to reach. Culture secretary Sajid Javid said the programme was "firmly on track" to offer high-speed internet to...
MOTORISTS are being urged to slow down on rural roads after one in three drivers admitted driving too fast. Some 33% of drivers admit driving too fast for safety on country roads, by speeding, taking bends fast or...
RURAL and market towns could qualify for support from a new urban fund for Community Land Trusts. Applications are open to the Urban CLT Project following a bidding process opened by the National CLT Network . The...
JOBS and investment in the rural economy are set to rise over the next 12 months, suggests a survey. Both farming and non-agricultural businesses are expecting to increase investment, according to data from the CLA's Rural Economy Index...
THE government has confirmed a two-year funding package for a newly created National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) operating across England and Wales. Funding of almost £40,000 was announced by the Home Office on Monday (28 July). It...
MPs have called for action to improve passenger transport services for isolated communities. Policymakers must recognise the fundamental importance of transport in isolated communities for access to education, healthcare and employment, said the Transport Select Committee . ...
MOBILE phone carrier Vodafone has launched a national programme for rural communities to apply for better coverage in "not-spot areas". The telecoms giant has invited communities to work with their local MP to apply for Vodafone's Open Sure...
A RURAL charity has repeated its call for the government to scrap the so-called bedroom tax in settlements of fewer than 3000 people. Action with Communities in Rural England spoke out after the Cambridge Centre for Housing and...
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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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