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‘Job Done!’ is a project for unemployed people living in Wincanton and surrounding rural areas. Based at the Balsam Centre in Wincanton, it offers opportunities to those facing barriers to finding work such as mental health or other health/disability...
A £6m government investment helped England's rural community councils pull in a further £15m, says a report. The figure is contained in a study commissioned by Defra to evaluate the first two years of a four-year agreement with...
TWO advice guides aim to help rural residents keep warm and reduce their fuel bills this winter. The guides have been published by launched by the charity Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) in partnership with energy...
INNOVATIVE approaches can help deliver more affordable rural housing, peers have been told. The Hastoe Housing Association launched its 'Innovation in Practice' report at the House of Lords on Wednesday, 23 July. Hosted by Lord...
GOVERNMENT ministers are seeking views on ways communities can manage and generate their own energy. The consultation comes ahead of the UK's first Community Energy Strategy, due to be published later this year. The strategy will encourage...
ENGLAND'S National Parks are worth as much as the UK aerospace industry to the economy, says a report. National parks are thriving rural economies as well as iconic landscapes and part of the national identity, says the study....
SHOPS owned and run by local communities reduce rural isolation, says a study by a leading charity. The Plunkett Foundation report examining the role of community shops in reducing isolation was launched on Friday (22 March). The...
The Rural Services Network is involved in the following activities relating to rural housing: • An annual All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG on Rural Services) on specific rural housing issues. • Community of Practice discussion forums on specific...
DISCRETIONARY grants are vital to community transport schemes in rural areas, says a new report. Community transport is growing despite funding challenges, says the Community Transport Association State of the Sector Report for England . The...
AN innovative library service has opened in a small village in Cumbria. Supported by Cumbria County Council and staffed by volunteers, the 'Library Link' is in the reading room in the village of Dent. The village has...
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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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