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CANDIDATES in this year's European elections are being urged to champion rural issues. The Countryside Alliance said it was writing to more than 500 British candidates who hope to become MEPs, asking them to champion four key rural...
WILTSHIRE police have teamed up with the local council in a bid to "shut the gate" on rural crime. The year-long Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership (WCSP) between Wiltshire Police and Wiltshire Council aims to target crime and other...
A RURAL council has uveiled a 10-year plan to address the challenging issue of rural footway lighting. The programme to address footway lighting provision in rural areas was agreed by Eden District Council - including upgrading some footway...
BUSINESSES wanting to grow or relocate to East Sussex are being invited to apply for a share of £4million. The money was awarded to East Sussex County Council following a successful bid to the government's Regional Growth Fund...
RURAL local authorities are to receive more than £10m to help them improve service delivery and work more effectively. The government has confirmed £9.5m in Rural Service Delivery funding for the most rural local authorities to help them...
RURAL tourism businesses say extreme weather and flooding has led to a drop in enquiries. Flood damaged transport links and wet weather have prompted rural tourism chiefs to issue a reminder that the countryside is "open for business"....
RURAL communities across the UK are being urged to donate to a fund to help flood-stricken families in Somerset. Villages on the Somerset Levels have now been under water for seven weeks, with homeowners and farmers forced to...
A NATIONAL Rural Crime Network set up to tackle countryside crime has been endorsed by 18 of the UK's Police and Crime Commissioners. A further eight commissioners are considering joining the group, which could bring the total to...
YOUNG carers can now receive mopeds to help support their education and training as part of a new pilot scheme launched in Norfolk. Kickstart is working with Norfolk County Council to support young carers aged 16 to 18...
VILLAGERS and rural residents are being given the chance to have their say on a local plan for East Cheshire. So far, Cheshire East Council has focused its Local Plan on larger towns and the main strategic development...
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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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