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The Rural Services Network has welcomed a government pledge to prioritise the connection of hard-to-reach rural areas to faster broadband services. The promise is contained in a national, long-term strategy for UK telecommunications announced by the Department for Digital,...
Rural communities are living in fear of crime, unhappy with the police and feeling isolated and vulnerable, according to the latest National Rural Crime Survey. Published by the National Rural Crime Network , the survey suggests the perception of...
A House of Lords committee is asking for views on the opportunities, challenges and prospects for the future in rural communities. The House of Lords Select Committee on the Rural Economy recently began its investigations following its appointment earlier...
A House of Lords committee investigating the rural economy is set to take evidence into the effectiveness of local government in rural areas. The Select Committee on the Rural Economy, which was appointed on 17 May 2018, is taking...
Prosecutions of rural crime and the sentences given do not act as a suitable deterrent, the solicitor general for England and Wales has been told. The warning was issued by the National Farmers Union during a meeting of the All-Party...
A local council has issued a £15,000 grant to support a community transport service which connects people in rural areas to vital services. North Lincolnshire Council gave the grant to the Humber and Wolds Rural Community Council for their Voluntary Car Service,...
More older people than ever are missing out on the vital care and support they need, says a report. Delayed hospital discharges due to a lack of social care are costing the NHS a staggering £500 a minute, new...
Council leaders have called for local areas to be given post-Brexit regional aid funding allocations by the time the UK formally leaves the European Union. The Local Government Association made the call as it set out an urgent timetable...
The Bishop of At Albans has warned that government decisions often fail to take into account the needs of rural communities. Speaking in the House of Lords, Alan Smith said policymakers had “gone backwards in terms of our grasp...
A new “digital pledge” backed by £7.5m of government funding aims to help councils transform their online services. The new initiative would change the way councils invest in technology, share expertise and ensure local residents receive the best quality...
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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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