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WHITEHALL is denying English communities the public services they deserve, local authority leaders have been told. Sir Merrick Cockell, chairman of the Local Government Association called for a radical overhaul of the way public money is distributed and...
RURAL communities are set to benefit from a new body that will examine the challenges of living in the countryside. The Rural England think-tank has been established as an independent body by the Rural Services Network, which represents...
MILLIONS of rural homes will have to wait two years longer than planned for faster broadband, the government has finally admitted. Superfast broadband provision will be expanded so 95% of UK premises will have access to superfast broadband...
A £15m government fund has opened to applications from rural communities who want to generate their own green power. The Rural Community Energy Fund aims to help rural communities access the money needed to carry out feasibility studies...
PUBLIC services will bear the brunt of another round of spending cuts, the government has been warned. Chancellor George Osborne announced a 10% reduction in DEFRA's budget as the government continues to reduce spending. The announcement was...
THE latest developments in telehealth are among the topics that will be discussed at the second Rural Health Conference. Organised by the Rural Health Network, the event will focus on developments in rural tele-health, diagnostics, tele-care, rural proofing,...
BRITAIN'S big supermarket chains are failing to support the countryside and wider rural economy, claims a report. The study – by the Campaign to Protect Rural England – asked the leading seven supermarkets what they were doing to...
A NEW approach is needed to help rural school children reach their potential, the government's education watchdog has warned. Thousands of 'unseen children' from low income backgrounds are being let down by the education system, said Oftsed chief...
LESS than a week remains before a grant scheme deadline to help unpaid carers in Wiltshire. The Carers Small Grants Scheme offers grants of up to £5,000 for projects and activities that make a difference to the lives...
RURAL businesses looking for ways to create long-term income streams could benefit from changes to planning rules, says specialist lender AMC. Changes to planning laws announced by communities secretary Eric Pickles last month should make it easier for...
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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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