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THE government has launched a national competition to find Britain's best high streets. Local government minister Brandon Lewis launched the Great British High Street Awards amid new evidence showing that high streets were "rising to the challenge set...
THE winners have been announced for a £10m governmment fund to explore ways of bringing superfast broadband to the UK's most remote areas. Eight different projects using a range of technologies have been shortlisted to progress to the...
The Rural Housing Policy Review is now seeking views of parish councils on affordable housing. Set up by Hastoe Housing Association, the review is exploring what has changed since the production of key reports into rural affordable housing...
Council grants will help to secure almost £2m of investment in community facilities in West Oxfordshire towns and villages. A total of £169,238 has been awarded to a variety of projects to help deliver new community facilities and...
LEVELS of fuel poverty are set to rise among older people in the UK, a charity has warned. Age UK launched its report to coincide with government figures showing fuel poverty levels remain stubbornly high. Despite a...
A £138m bid aims to fund rural development projects in Oxfordshire. The bid is being made by a group representing businesses and community organisations, with support from South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils. It...
POLICE are to invest £1.5m a year to help combat rural crime in Warwickshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The funding - until 2016 - was announced by West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner Bill Longmore. It will...
A RURAL housing review is exploring how more affordable homes can be provided in the countryside. 'Where next for rural affordable housing?' is the question posed by Lord Best, chairman of the Rural Housing Policy Review. Set...
A SUSSEX seminar is examining how future LEADER funding could support the rural economy from 2015. LEADER, part of the Rural Development Programme for England, aims to improve the competitiveness of farming and forestry, support a diverse and...
BUSINESS centres in north-east England have joined forces to create a network to stimulate rural economic growth. The Rural Connect network was launched with new and established businesses in mind enabling them greater access to business support services,...
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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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