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MORE rural communities are signing up to a BT scheme bringing faster broadband to hard-to-reach areas. Through its Community Fibre Partnership programme, BT has made a commitment to help communities in challenging areas find a fibre solution to faster...
A PILOT scheme aims to encourage more rural students to study at top universities. Oxford University will pilot a summer school this year to help maximise engagement with students from educationally disadvantaged regions – including rural and coastal areas....
Urgent action is needed to provide more affordable homes in the countryside, says the Rural Services Network. The network issued the warning in response to a report by MPs which said the government lacked ambition to solve the UK's...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Friday 28 April 2017 RSN chief executive Graham Biggs said: "Housing is consistently rated as one of the top challenges facing rural communities across the country. "Many people in rural...
NEW measures are an opportunity for local authorities to improve services, say transport campaigners. The government confirmed on Thursday (27 April) that the Bus Services Bill has Royal Assent and will become an Act of Parliament. The act...
Rural businesses have welcomed a government decision to drop its Making Tax Digital plan from the Finance Bill. The plan would have required businesses to submit tax information online rather than on paper. Many small rural businesses had warned...
ONE in ten people are dissatisfied with their broadband service, reveals a report. Some 92% of mobile customers, 89% of landline telephone customers and 87% of broadband customers were satisfied with their service. But 13% of broadband customers...
DOZENS of community groups have been awarded a share of £2m to help keep rural people on the move. The money was awarded by the government in the second round of the £25 million Community Minibus Fund. Some...
A fresh round of bank branch closures threatens to make life difficult for rural firms, say business leaders. Some 100 branches owned by the Lloyds Banking Group are expected to close their counters for the last time between July...
Fibre is the best way to bring broadband to rural areas – but it is also the most expensive, says Daniel Heery. I recently found myself driving to the heart of Northumberland on a cold bright Spring day to...
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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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