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A CHANGE in the way policing is organised and funded is needed so the public are kept safe in the face of further cost cutting, says a report. Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary said Police forces had met...
A LOCAL broadband project is on track to bring faster internet connections to 97% of West Yorkshire. The Superfast West Yorkshire initiative has finished building 37 new green street cabinets that connect up people's homes – with 32...
THE next government must recognise the importance of rural businesses to the economy, business leaders have warned. With 10 months to go before the next general election, the Country Land and Business Association unveiled its manifesto on Friday...
AN initiative to improve health services in rural communities is being led by the University of Cumbria. The Cumbria Rural Health Forum (CRHF) has been set up to address some of the unique issues and challenges in delivering...
THE contribution of the countryside is undervalued, according to a charity initiated by the Prince of Wales. With 5.5 million people employed in the rural economy, the Prince's Countryside Fund says it's time to rethink the value of...
AMBULANCES are taking longer to reach people with life-threatening conditions, suggest statistics released by NHS England. Six of England's eleven ambulance trust England's ambulance services missed the expected target. The proportion of Category A calls resulting in...
HUNDREDS of millions of pounds are "up for grabs" for councils to build more affordable homes. A second round of bidding has been launched as the government said 15 councils could borrow £60m in additional funds over two...
More than 2,500 rural businesses are set to receive a share of a £19m government fund. Specifically designed to boost the competitiveness of rural farming and forestry businesses. it is believed that the money will support around 5000...
A £150,000 rural business-to-business fund aims to help local firms thrive through innovation. Delivered by Creative England , the Rural B2B (Superfast Broadband) Fund is to be rolled out across the north, midlands and south-west of England. ...
THE Big Lottery Fund has announced almost £1.4m to help rural communities set up social enterprises. Building on the success of the Village SOS programme, the Fund's new investment will see the launch of the Village SOS Learning,...
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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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