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LINKING rent increases to inflation will help boost affordable house-building, claims the government. The deal will give a decade of strong protection for social tenants with the cost of living, said housing minister Kris Hopkins. It would...
THE government is asking how best to spend almost £20bn that will help shape the countryside over the next seven years. It said the future of farming, the rural economy and the natural environment in England would be...
THE campaign for fairer rural funding is being stepped up after the government dismissed any imbalance between urban and rural areas. In a response to a report by MPs, the government rejected claims that its funding formula was...
THE government has rejected claims that rural local authorities get a raw deal compared to urban areas. But it has acknowledged "inherent problems" producing figures at a national level for per-capita spending. It comes after MPs said...
PEOPLE living in market towns have the highest levels of life satisfaction, suggests new statistics. Large market towns possess all the factors leading to the highest levels of well-being and happiness, according to a bulletin from the Office...
DARKER nights and economic uncertainty are a recipe for an increase in rural crime, business leaders have warned. October and November are statistically the two months in the year where police receive more reports of burglaries than any...
RURAL population census data is under threat following proposals being considered by the Office for National Statistics. Despite its importance for rural policy analysis and parish-level neighbourhood planning, options for future censuses could spell the end for data...
MPs press the case for a fairer funding settlement for rural local authorities during a House of Commons debate. The backbench business debate took place at Westminster on Thursday, 10 October 2013. It was secured by Conservative...
RURAL homes command a significant price premium over urban homes in all regions, reveals the latest research. People in the countryside can typically expect to pay more than their urban counterparts - even though rural house prices have...
RURAL health issues were at the forefront of the debate during a national conference on Friday (18 October). The national Rural Health Network Conference was organised by the Rural Services Network , and supported by Devon County Council...
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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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