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THE Rural Services Network manifesto calling for a fairer deal for rural England has been featured in the Sunday Times. The manifesto was featured in the newspaper as part of a page-long article headlined 'Save our Countryside'. ...
Hertfordshire’s crime commissioner is working in conjunction with an animal charity in an effort to tackle the countywide problem of ‘fly-grazing’ and stray horses. Fly-grazing involves using someone else’s land, without permission, to graze animals which are often in...
A new Rural Crime prevention leaflet is available on the North Yorkshire Police website at http://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/ruralcrimeleaflet...
GOVERNMENT plans to extend mobile phone coverage to 90% of the country are disappointing, say rural leaders. Culture Secretary Sajid Javid announced a binding agreement with mobile network providers to reduce 'not-spots' where there is no signal by...
Do young people have a stake in the future of our rural communities? Jessica Sellick investigates. Frozen out of getting a foot on the property ladder, the most economically active moving out, negative stereotyping and a lack of...
RURAL districts are among the most desirable places to live, reveals the latest quality of life survey. The tranquil district of Hart in north east Hampshire tops the 2014 Halifax Quality of Life Survey for the most desirable...
COUNTRYSIDE communities will be hit hard by the latest round of government cuts, warns the Rural Services Network. The government's finance settlement for local authorities fails to meet the needs of hard-pressed rural councils, said network chief executive...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Tuesday 23 December 2014 The government's finance settlement for local authorities [1] fails to meet the needs of hard-pressed rural councils, said the Rural Services Network [2]. Network chief executive Graham Biggs...
THE chief executive of Broadband Delivery UK has come under fire from MPs over the company's failure to meet rural internet access targets. Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) is the company set up to manage delivery of the government's...
A GUIDE promoting affordable rural homes has been launched by the Rural Housing Alliance and Rural Services Network. The guide, aimed at parish councils across England, promotes the benefit of affordable rural housing developments and the role that...
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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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