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RURAL families face higher costs for childcare than their urban counterparts, says a report. The Countryside Living Index compares quality of life in rural vs. urban locations and includes an audit of child care services costs and availability....
A six-year programme managed by Norfolk County Council has created over 200 rural jobs and injected £16m into the county. The 2007-2013 Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) jointly funded 136 rural projects in Norfolk. It included...
RURAL business in Cumbria are to learn more about the next wave of European funding under the LEADER programme. A series of drop-in sessions about the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) are being held this month for...
The government has agreed to re-examine the additional cost of delivering public services to rural communities. A joint project to review evidence for the additional unavoidable costs of rural service delivery is expected be undertaken out this summer....
RURAL households continue to suffer slower broadband – even though a quarter of connections nationally are 'superfast'. One in four UK residential fixed broadband connections is 'superfast', according to the latest Ofcom research . The proportion of...
THE impact of NHS reforms on rural communities is to be examined by the government. The DEFRA project will look at how reforms to the health and care system under the Health and Social Care Act 2012 have...
POLICE and Crime Commissioners are using innovative ways to address rural concerns, says an influential group of MPs. The latest progress report on Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) was published by the Home Affairs Select Committee on Monday,...
COUNCILLORS in West Oxfordshire hope to deliver high-speed broadband to all rural residents and local businesses. The district council has agreed to back an independent service provider in a bid to secure superfast broadband for as many residents...
GOVERNMENT proposals threaten to reduce the delivery of much-needed affordable housing in the countryside. The warning was issued by the Rural Services Network in response to a government consultation on a proposed 10-unit threshold for section 106 affordable...
RURAL stakeholders are urged to let the government know how local authorities can cut costs by sharing service delivery. The call for evidence on service transformation will feed into an independent panel examining what needs to happen nationally...
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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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