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RURAL businesses and communities are being urged to review security arrangements as darker nights draw in. Darker nights povide thieves with greater opportunities to burgle, said the Country Land and Business Association. CLA Midlands regional director Caroline...
THE government has pledged to strike a balance between improving rural transport and protecting the countryside. Better transport was needed to connect people with the workplace and goods with the marketplace, said transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin. "The...
THE government should give a more robust commitment to rural communities, MPs have been told. Three representatives with local authority backgrounds have so far given evidence to an inquiry by a House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural...
BRITAIN'S slowest broadband speeds continue to be found in market towns and rural areas, confirms a report. The slowest street for broadband is Cromarty Road in Stamford, Lincolnshire, claims the price comparison website uSwitch . With a...
RURAL areas have fewer police officers per head of population than urban areas, it has emerged. Details of police numbers were obtained by the Countryside Alliance. It published the figures ahead of the first ever Police & Crime...
LOCAL councils should avoid creating 'buffer zones' around villages to stop wind turbines blighting communities, says a report. Renewable energy experts Regen SW set out the evidence on wind turbines in a special report published on Thursday (8...
A film highlighting the challenges faced by older people in the countryside is to receive its TV debut. The 12-minute Over the Hill? drama, created by the Rural Media Company , will be aired by the Community Channel...
A RURAL strategy highlighting goals for local communities has been launched in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Approved by East Riding of Yorkshire Council last month, the East Riding Rural Strategy was officially launched at Bishop Burton College...
GOVERNMENT plans for town and village greens are a "kick in the teeth" for localism, claim campaigners. The Open Spaces Societ y wants MPs to speak against clause 13 of the Growth and Infrastructure Bill , due for...
A BAN on the import of ash trees to combat the threat of ash dieback could be too late to stop the disease spreading across the UK. Experts fear the disease is the biggest threat to the British...
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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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