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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...
POLICE in Cleveland are focusing on rural crime throughout National Neighbourhood Watch Week. The force has been cracking down on rural crime in an ongoing operation with other forces across the north-east. To mark National Neighbourhood Watch...
MOTORISTS are being urged to take extra care on rural roads through a series of warning signs placed on vital routes. The Gloucestershire Road Safety Partnership campaign, which runs until the end of October, includes signs placed on...
HOUSE prices rising faster than incomes are forcing people in their thirties to move out of the countryside. The "stark demographic shift" was laid bare by new figures unveiled by the National Housing Federation . Over the...
The rollout of superfast broadband across rural Britain has been likened to a "train crash" by the government's spending watchdog. In a "deeply critical" report due to be published next month, the National Audit Office will slam a...
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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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