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VILLAGE shop owners say rural residents will benefit from the £40m takeover of convenience store chains Londis and Budgens. Booker Group, Britain's biggest cash-and-carry wholesaler, has agreed to buy convenience store chains Londis and Budgens from owners...
MOTORISTS are being urged to slow down on rural roads after a survey revealed the extent of risky, aggressive overtaking. One in seven drivers (14%) have been forced by another driver's overtaking to swerve, pull over...
A NATIONAL survey aims to uncover the impact of crime and anti-social behaviour on rural communities. The biggest ever rural survey into crime and anti-social behaviour seeks to find out how the police can better serve rural communities....
BUSINESS leaders have urged the new government to take early action to prioritise the rural economy. Ministers could provide a much needed boost to the rural economy during their first 100 days in office, said the Country...
How lonely are countryside dwellers and what can be done about it? Jessica Sellick investigates. For many people, rural sights, sounds and communities are preferable to an urban lifestyle. But for others - particularly the young and elderly...
FUNDING worth £450,000 is being made available to help support social enterprises in Devon. The Community Impact Support Scheme (CISS) seeks to meet community needs arising from welfare reform and wider public sector budget cuts. ...
JSA claimant flows analysis (April 2015) JSA claimants as percentage of working population analysis (December 2014)...
NORTH Yorkshire County Council is consulting on proposals to reduce the amount it spends subsidising bus services. At the same time, the local authority is setting out plans to extend already successful community transport solutions across the county....
STAKEHOLDERS are invited to get involved with Rural Housing Week, which runs from 6-10 July. Each year, Rural Housing Week aims to demonstrate the important role affordable housing plays in maintaining rural communities. Building affordable homes...
ENTRIES are being invited for the 2015 Association of Community Rail Partnerships awards. The Community Rail Awards were devised so that the unsung heroes and heroines of the community rail world would have their hard work...
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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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