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THE government says it accepts that rural areas are underfunded when it comes to delivering public services. Andrew Lansley, Leader of the House of Commons, said he acknowledged that the local government settlement was a " matter of...
RURAL business leaders are urging councils not to cut back on repairs to roads damaged by freezing temperatures. With councils already facing severe budget cuts, business leaders said minor roads provided a vital lifeline for rural businesses and...
RECENT approval for the upgrade of the UK's rural broadband network has been welcomed by distance learning service providers. The £530m rural broadband scheme will improve web services in the country's more remote areas, said the Distance Learning...
RURAL families will be hardest hit by government plans to cap benefit increases, a leading charity has warned. The higher cost of living in the countryside means rural communities will bear the brunt of proposals, said Action with...
WORKING well together is a key factor behind the success of some rural micro-businesses, says a report. The assertion is made in a policy paper that pinpoints key factors behind the success of rural micro-businesses at a time...
A CROSS-PARTY group of MPs has called on the government to reconsider the impact its funding settlement will have on rural communities. The group of more than 45 MPs said the 2013/14 Local Government Financial Settlement threatened to...
RURAL leaders have struck a deal they say will bring faster broadband speeds a step closer for the countryside. The deal means not-for-profit and private companies looking to install infrastructure for community rural broadband networks can work with...
THE government is to "consider the case" for reducing the amount of fuel duty paid by remote rural communities. The Rural Fuel Duty Rebate already gives motorists on remote Scottish isles and the Scilly Isles a 5p per...
RURAL job hunters are being given passes allowing them free bus travel in Northamptonshire. Fifty passes are providing up to six round-trip journeys for job interviews on the county's pioneering CountyConnect bus service. They are being issued...
THE 300th community-owned shop has opened, marking a significant increase in community-owned rural services across the UK. Cobham Community Shop opened its doors last month in Kent, representing a thriving sector which continues to buck national trends of...
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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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