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FARMING is much loved but few people realise its contribution to the rural economy, say university researchers. People have widespread affection for agriculture, even though there is a surprising level of ignorance about the sector, reveals a poll....
RURAL campaigners have called on the government to maintain its pledge to protect the green belt. The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) has produced a special briefing and map highlighting what it claims are major new threats...
THE eighth annual Countryside Alliance Awards – dubbed the Rural Oscars – have opened for entries. The awards, which celebrate rural life, produce, heritage and character, are led by public nomination across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. ...
A £3.5m investment is set to create hundreds of rural jobs in Cumbria, the government has claimed. Around 900 jobs and almost 500 new businesses would be created following the creation of a Rural Growth Network in the...
HOUSING associations have hit out at recommendations that expensive social housing should be sold off. The suggestion to sell off expensive social housing when it becomes vacant was made by the think tank Policy Exchange . Doing...
SIX rural communities across County Durham are the latest to have their say on local conservation. Durham County Council is in the process of carrying out conservation character appraisals on many villages. Next in line for the...
ALMOST £500,000 is available for rural projects in two districts of East Sussex. The WARR Partnership , covering the Wealden and Rother Districtsm said it had £450,000 to allocate under Leader RDPE funding. While the Rural Development...
Community transport initiatives are helping connect more villages and provide a better service for local residents. Four subsidised bus services in Gloucestershire are being replaced by a Forest Community Transport service. The service is operated by Forest-based...
A Top Ten list pinpoints the rural areas where online entrepreneurs are boosting the local economy. The Rural Digital Trailblazers league table was devised by internet giant Google, which teamed up with the Countryside Alliance . The...
AN innovative library service has opened in a small village in Cumbria. Supported by Cumbria County Council and staffed by volunteers, the 'Library Link' is in the reading room in the village of Dent. The village has...
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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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