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ONLINE guidance will simplify the planning system and encourage more community involvement, says the government. Planning Minister Nick Boles launched the government's national planning practice guidance as an online resource on Wednesday (28 August) The government hopes...
TACKLING rural crime and farm theft has been named as a priority by Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Charles. Mr Charles will host a Wildlife and Rural Crime Summit in South Normanton on 25 September. The...
Local authorities have defended a £2.6bn increase in council reserves, saying it is justified given uncertain funding for services. It came after local government secretary Eric Pickles accused councils of "hypocrisy" by pleading poverty despite having trebled their...
RURAL councils across England are adding their weight to a campaign for a fairer government funding deal. It follows calls to challenge the central government formula, which decides how much money local authorities receive from the Treasury. ...
POLICE and volunteers highlighted the dangers of rural roads to coincide with a European wide speed enforcement campaign from 19-25 August. In Cheshire, police warned agricultural drivers about their blind spot whilst also advising road users about overtaking...
LOCAL businesses and communities will still receive the backing they need – despite the closure of Staffordshire's Rural Hub, says the county council. Rural communities and business played an invaluable part in Staffordshire's success, said Gill Heath, cabinet...
A successful neighbourhood plan must be based on evidence and an understanding of the place they relate to. Communities need to gather a range of evidence and local knowledge before writing their plan. We have collated a selection of evidence,...
THE issue of rural housing in a changing and challenging environment is set to be discussed by local authorities and other stakeholders. Organised by the Chartered Institute of Housing in partnership with the Rural Services Network , the...
THE Rural Services Network is trialling a new service focusing on providing evidence for neighbourhood and community plans. It is evident that in the current climate authorities have limited resources to fully support all communities wanting to develop...
Countryside campaigners have called for public paths, common land and village greens to be protected when land is sold. The Open Spaces Society, Britain’s oldest national conservation body, said it wanted questions about the existence of these features...
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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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