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Harnessing rural potential is crucial if a government drive is to maximise local economic growth, warns a report. Much emphasis and focus has been channelled towards Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) since they were introduced in 2010, says the...
RURAL residents spend 25% more on fuel for their daily commute to work, claim countryside campaigners. People in rural local authorities paid £17.17 more last month for fuel to commute than people living in urban areas, said the...
More than 500 jobs and 120 start-up businesses could be created by a government initiative in rural Warwickshire. Transforming the area into a centre of enterprise will encourage entrepreneurs to start up their companies and create jobs, said...
BRITAIN faces a two-speed rural economy unless the government helps rural communities determine their own future, a report has warned. Rural areas need to be given resources as well as responsibility, argues the document from the Carnegie UK...
ONE of England's most rural local authorities has unveiled a rural development grant to support local businesses. East Lindsey District Council launched the Rural Development Grant to help support rural businesses in the district. The grant will...
A £300,000 funding pot has been launched to help rural businesses branch out in Leicestershire. Funded by Leicestershire County Council , the grants are aimed at small companies who work in the land-based, food and drink, tourism and...
FARMING is much loved but few people realise its contribution to the rural economy, say university researchers. People have widespread affection for agriculture, even though there is a surprising level of ignorance about the sector, reveals a poll....
A £3.5m investment is set to create hundreds of rural jobs in Cumbria, the government has claimed. Around 900 jobs and almost 500 new businesses would be created following the creation of a Rural Growth Network in the...
A Top Ten list pinpoints the rural areas where online entrepreneurs are boosting the local economy. The Rural Digital Trailblazers league table was devised by internet giant Google, which teamed up with the Countryside Alliance . The...
RURAL businesses are facing a significant drop in confidence and investment, reveals a survey. Investment for non-agricultural businesses remains a significant issue. Confidence in the farming sector has also dropped. Non-agricultural businesses saw investment fall by 15%...
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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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