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RURAL economic indicators were largely unchanged during the third quarter of 2012 – although the rate of redundancies increased. Rural unemployment (4.8%) and rural business insolvencies (0.7 per 1000 businesses) saw no change between July and September 2012,...
THE cost of living is higher for families in the countryside than it is for those in towns and cities, reveals a report. Weekly household expenditure across the UK averaged £470.70 for the years 2009 to 2011 combined,...
FARMERS can use red diesel in their tractors to help grit and clear snow from public roads during extreme weather, the government has confirmed. Under normal rules any vehicle used to clear snow from public roads using a...
THE government says it is continuing to develop new guidelines requiring departments to consider the rural impact of their policies. Defra minister Richard Benyon said the government's Rural Statement published in September had reaffirmed ministers' commitment to the...
You can download a copy of the UK policy and Practitioners Group constitution here ...
16 May 2011 Rural Comparisons Information regarding the degree of overlap between Government rural policy priorities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This could help to focus the early work of the Group. ...
5 September 2012 Meeting Agenda Meeting of the UK Policy & Practitioners Group – September 2012 County 'Convener' Roles Note on Country Convener Role – for discussion at September 2012 meeting...
At the last Rural Coalition meeting Defra said they were considering the future design of the RDPE and would welcome views about the current (2007-13) RDPE. In particular, what features were felt to have worked well or not to have...
A LOCAL authority has agreed to keep the cost of new affordable housing at the same rate. South Lakeland District Council in Cumbria said it was freezing the cost of affordable homes to help fend off a housing...
During November 2011 we conducted a survey among our "Community Group" members of which a large number are local (Parish and Town) councils from across rural England. The survey sought their views about statutory neighbourhood planning, as being introduced by the Government....
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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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