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The Metro reports that rural crime is on the rise as a combination of pressures is fuelling thefts in rural areas across the nation, according to new research from NFU Mutual The cost of rural crime, which includes thefts...
Devon Live reports that Selaine Saxby, the MP for North Devon, has welcomed a £200 million fund to improve walking and cycling across the UK Schools, high streets and main roads will benefit from improved crossings and junctions to...
The All Party Parliamentary Group for Rural Services held it’s AGM last week and elected a new Chair for 2023-2024 Philip Dunne MP has held the position of Chair of the group for a number of years and stood...
The Church Times reports that people in England who dream of “retreating to the rural idyll” do not always understand that those who live in the countryside face many social and economic challenges, according to the Bishop of St Albans,...
The BBC report York will have one of the first bus depots in the UK outside of London to run a fully electric fleet, the government has announced The Department for Transport said 34 electric buses will be...
The Express reports that nine in ten farmers rank poor mental health as their biggest concern, with experts calling for more focus amid high suicide rates To help tackle the problem, “wellbeing hubs” are being set up by charities...
Changing Outcomes, Changing Practice Remote and Rural Medicine Conference, 7/8 June 2023, Penrith An exciting line up of speakers has been announced for this year’s remote and rural medicine conference including: Simon Yates, mountaineer depicted in the film...
Community Catalysts has launched a new 2-year project in partnership with Cheshire West and Chester Council to build on local people’s strengths, supporting them to start up their own community micro-enterprises offering care and support to other local people. ...
The Advertiser and Times reports that funding totalling £540,000 has been awarded to New Forest District Council to support rural businesses and communities The authority was awarded £1m under the government’s levelling-up agenda last year, to be spent on...
The Rural Services Network has published its Rural Lens review of the Rural England Prosperity Fund Prospectus and Funding Formula. The RSN welcomes the announcement of the long-awaited Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), and we are pleased to see...
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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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