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RURAL motorists could benefit from lower costs under government plans to extend its fuel rebate scheme for remote areas. The government has launched a consultation into extending the scheme which currently offers a 5p/l discount on pump prices...
RURAL theft cost an estimated £42.3m during 2012 across the UK – an annual fall of 19.7%. Driving this reduction was a significant fall in claim costs for farm machinery - although theft of garden equipment is on...
A WIDENING gulf in broadband speeds between town and country is leaving rural communities languishing behind their urban counterparts. The average residential UK broadband speed reached 14.7Mbit/s in May 2013, reveals the latest research by the government's telecoms...
FASTER broadband in rural areas would give a bigger boost to the economy than other key innovations, suggests a survey. Four out of five (80%) of all adults agreed that rolling out high-speed broadband across the whole of...
PUBLIC services face the axe under government plans to increase the penalty which sees rural residents pay more yet receive less in return. Rural local authorities have reacted with disbelief to the government's latest funding consultation which moves...
RURAL crime is set to be more intensely targeted following a national conference in Leicestershire. The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) agreed to investigate a number of crime-beating campaigns aimed at reducing wildlife and rural criminal...
PRINCE Charles has unveiled a further £560,000 in grants from the Prince's Countryside Fund. The fund supports projects that tackle the key issues which negatively impact on rural Britain. In doing so, it strives to secure a...
A RURAL district council which launched a "dead pheasant" campaign to promote recycling has been shortlisted for a national award. North Kesteven District Council in Lincolnshire used a picture of a pheasant to highlight encourage residents to recycle...
INNOVATIVE approaches can help deliver more affordable rural housing, peers have been told. The Hastoe Housing Association launched its 'Innovation in Practice' report at the House of Lords on Wednesday, 23 July. Hosted by Lord...
THE government must take action following a warning by MPs that countryside communities are being given a raw deal, says England's biggest rural partnership. The Rural Services Network, which represents more than 100 local authorities and over 100...
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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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