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RURAL councils are among more than 100 communities that will trial new rights giving residents the power to shape local development. The fifth wave of communities to use neighbourhood planning powers introduced in the Localism Act was announced...
ONE of England's most rural local authorities has called on the government to tackle fuel poverty. Eddie Martin, leader of Cumbria County Council , said ministers should consider abolishing VAT on energy bills after new figures revealed that...
A £60m rural grant scheme will turn ambitious business plans into reality, claims the government. The Rural Economy Grant scheme was launched by Defra secretary Caroline Spelman on Wednesday (29 February). Grants – which could be worth...
MPs have called on the government to help protect rural cyclists by improving road safety. Speaking in the House of Commons, Liberal Democrat MP Tim Farron (South Lakes) highlighted the need for better protections and training for cyclists....
THE Rural Services Network is looking for examples of good practice in rural service delivery. The call for evidence is part of a commission from Defra , led by Rural Innovation . Stakeholders are being asked to...
THE Liberal Democrats have urged the government to abandon plans to abolish the Commission for Rural Communities. Lib Dem rural spokesman Andrew George MP said the government should instead beef up its plans for rural policy by retaining...
RURAL communities in East Sussex are being urged to join the push for superfast broadband. Residents and businesses are being asked to join an East Sussex County Council campaign for better access to reliable and faster broadband within...
YOUNG rural drivers are more likely to be involved in a car crash than urban youngsters, reveals a study. Younger country motorists are 37% more likely to be involved in an injury collision than their urban counterparts, it...
BUSINESS and community leaders attending roadshows with government ministers are helping shape action to support rural areas. Taking part in her first Rural Roadshow, Defra secretary Caroline Spelman visited Yorkshire to meet the Yorkshire Food, Farming and Rural...
MORE than half of England's countryside is at risk from proposals to reform the planning system, claim campaigners. Maps published by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) suggest 55% of England's countryside will face an increased threat...
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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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