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THOUSANDS of street lights are being turned off by local authorities, reveals a survey. Some 3,080 miles of motorways and trunk roads in England are now completely unlit, according to the Sunday Telegraph . Local councils are...
PARISH councils have launched an inquiry asking the question: What next for localism? The inquiry is being coordinated by the National Association of Local Councils , which represents the interests of England's 8,500 town and parish councils. ...
RURAL residents are being urged to reduce their fuel bills by saving energy as part of a new national awareness campaign. People can save up to £650 a year by cutting their annual energy bills, according to the...
BUSINESS leaders have unveiled a manifesto spelling out rural needs when it comes to cutting crime. The Country Land and Business Association published the manifesto ahead of the Police and Crime Commissioners' (PCCs) elections on 15 November. ...
LOCAL authorities must now wait until late December to find out how much money they are allocated by the government. THE government's Local Government Finance Settlement will be unveiled later than usual because of the Chancellor's Autumn Statement....
WALKERS are learning the skills they need to join the growing ranks of footpath volunteers in Oxfordshire. Oxfordshire County Council's Countryside Access Team has teamed up with South Chilterns Path Maintenance Volunteers and the Ramblers Association to train...
A FREE tree scheme is being made available to farmers and rural landowners in Leicestershire. Since it was set up in 2008, the Leicestershire County Council scheme has helped enhance the landscape by supplying around 8,000 free trees...
Rural stakeholders are urged to register for a free conference on ways of delivering health services. The one-day event, Challenging Times – Working together to deliver effective rural health services , is being held on 26 November. ...
More than 500 jobs and 120 start-up businesses could be created by a government initiative in rural Warwickshire. Transforming the area into a centre of enterprise will encourage entrepreneurs to start up their companies and create jobs, said...
MORE than 100 bids were made for a share of almost £360,000 earmarked for community projects by Surrey County Council. The local authority said it received 112 applications for cash from the fund launched to help residents improve...
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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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