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The Rural Services Network has welcomed a House of Lords report which says the government is failing rural communities. The "Countryside at a Crossroads" report was published by a House of Lords select committee which has been...
The government is failing England's rural communities, says a House of Lords select committee. Responsibility for rural issues should be transferred away from Defra and given to another government department, says the committee. The recommendation was...
Rural residents and businesses are to be given vouchers to help with the cost of connecting to fibre broadband. The government said tens of thousands of homes and businesses would to benefit from £67m investment in faster...
Rural areas are to benefit from a share of £25m in funding to explore the benefits of 5G digital connectivity. 5G technology is the next step up from 4G – and allows high speed communications at internet...
Unlocking rural digital potential could add up to £26bn annually to the UK economy, says a new report. Research by Rural England and Scotland’s Rural College shows that greater use of digital tools and services could deliver...
A new electric vehicle charging social enterprise has started up in Cumbria to address the chronic shortage of charging points in rural towns and villages. Charge my Street is aiming to get a chargepoint within five minutes’...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Wednesday, 7 March 2018 Rural Services Network [1] assistant director Andy Dean has commented on the launch of a government consultation on proposals for a major overhaul of national planning policy [2]. ...
The Rural Services Network has welcomed proposals for a major overhaul of national planning policy. A consultation on a draft National Planning Policy Framework was launched by the government on Monday (5 March). RSN assistant director...
A major overhaul of planning rules will "deliver the homes the country needs," says the government. The review of the National Planning Policy Framework was launched on Monday (5 March). The government says more must be done to...
House builders are exploiting a legal loophole so they don't have to build as many affordable homes in the countryside, claim campaigners. Homeless charity Shelter and the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) analysed data they say...
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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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