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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...
MUCH more must be done if Defra is to achieve its target of a fair deal for rural businesses and communities, MPs have warned. Countryside communities are getting a raw deal from the government, warns a report by...
FAILURE to build enough homes will put a colossal strain on the housing market - just when demand is rising, says a report. The study, Housing Britain's Future , shows how a jump in births combined with a...
SOCIAL isolation is a fact of life for too many elderly people in the countryside, warns a report. The unique characteristics of rural areas can bring additional challenges for older people, says the Age UK study. These...
AN influential committee of MPs is calling for evidence on passenger transport in isolated communities. The inquiry by the House of Commons Transport Committee believes all communities should have access to adequate transport services. Committee chairman Louise...
COUNTRYSIDE charity Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) has appointed a new chief executive. Janice Banks joined the national umbrella body for the country's network of 38 rural community councils on Tuesday (July 16). Her most...
DEFRA has unveiled long-awaited national guidelines to help government departments 'rural-proof' their policies. The 17-page document was published on Tuesday (16 July). It aims to ensure that ministers and civil servants take into account the impact of...
HUNDREDS of jobs will be created in East Sussex after the county received a multi-million pound funding boost. East Sussex County Council, in partnership with the Let's Do Business Group, was successful in its bid for a share...
A MAJOR road building progamme threatens to devastate the rural environment, say countryside campaigners. Government plans for a return to major road building would fail to solve congestion in the longer term – in fact it would make...
HEALTH Secretary Jeremy Hunt aims to push ahead with plans to cut funding for rural doctors, it is reported. The government wants to phase out compensation payments for GPs surgeries with low footfall between next year and 2021...
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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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