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RURAL retailers saw turnover increase by almost 10% following a government-backed support project for village shops. The Store is the Core scheme provided one-to-one coaching, advisory support and training seminars more than 200 village and community retailers across...
POOR broadband speeds are restricting the education of children in rural communities, reveals a study. One in five families who rely on the internet for children's schoolwork are let down as poor broadband prevents them from accessing online...
AN EXTRA £140m is being made available to help repair roads hit by weather damage, says the government. Support for councils to fix the roads most damaged by severe weather would be increased by £36.5m to £80, said...
PLANNING reforms will provide more rural housing without building on the countryside, says the government. Up to 450m² of agricultural buildings on a farm will be able to change to provide a maximum of three houses, said planning...
MORE homes and businesses in rural Rutland could benefit from superfast broadband following an an extra £180,000 of government funding. The Digital Rutland broadband project has already made 24Mbps+ broadband available to much of the county, with work...
REMOTE rural locations are among those to benefit most from extra broadband funding, says the government. An extra £250m of government money for superfast broadband will help business start-ups and job creation in some of the UK's hardest...
THE Prince's Countryside Fund, which makes grants to organisations working with rural communities, has re-opened for applications. Exceptionally wet weather this winter has brought misery to thousands of flooded families, farms and businesses across Britain, with many rural...
THE Open Spaces Society has urged local council clerks to be active in rescuing green spaces in their communities. Nicola Hodgson, the society's case officer, made the plea when she addressed the Society of Local Council Clerks' national...
THE first community-owned pub in Suffolk has opened its doors to the public. The Case is Altered in Bentley held a special open day time last month for the first time since the local community campaigned to buy...
MORE village homes must be built to ease Britain's housing crisis, the Princess Royal has warned. Princess Anne delivered the keynote speech at the national affordable rural housing conference held in Cheltenham on Friday (21 February). Smaller...
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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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