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PRINCE Charles has voiced his concern for rural communities, highlighting the importance of the British countryside. The Prince of Wales was the guest-editor of a special edition of the BBC's flagship Countryfile programme on Sunday (10 March). ...
RESIDENTS have voted a resounding 'yes' in the UK's first neighbourhood plan referendum. The historic referendum was held in the Upper Eden area of Cumbria on Thursday (7 March). Residents were asked whether they wanted Eden District...
LOCAL authorities are employing novel ways trying to ease housing problems. First time buyers are set to be given help to get on the property ladder, thanks to an East Sussex County Council-backed mortgage scheme. The County...
This analysis of Total Individual Insolvencies demonstrates the challenging financial times that we are all faced with. The analysis allows the user to select a member authority for which the information is of interest, and presents the data in chronological...
This analysis looks at house prices for the period Q1-Q4 2015, for a chosen authority and housing type. Comparison is provided to the regional, English and rural/urban housing prices. The analysis will continue to be brought up to date...
RURAL tourism is set to benefit from a major new TV series. Tourism chiefs at West Dorset District Council are working to maximise the benefits to the area from ITV1 drama Broadchurch. Broadchurch is an ITV detective...
This analysis of Economic Activity presents a view over time plus a rural average of the relative economic activity/inactivity experienced within a local authority area. The economic activity rate measures the proportion of the working age population (16-64) who...
Modern life can be fast paced and time pressured. This is true whether one is living in an urban environment or the contemporary rural idyll. The following spreadsheet demonstrates how for all key service destinations and for all modes of...
- Analysis of the economic profiling service results for 2012 - Analysis of the vulnerability index results for 2012 2012 notified vacancies as a percentage of working population 2012 JSA...
- Analysis of the economic profiling service results for Winter 2012 Winter 2012 - notified vacancies as a percentage of working population Winter 2012 - JSA claimants as a percentage of working...
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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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