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RURAL businesses will continue to benefit from a £9m European funding initiative managed by Norfolk County Council. The funding is from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) delivered via the Department for Environment, Food and Rural...
THE English tourism sector is set to grow by nearly 3% every year over the next decade, suggests a study. Research commissioned by the Local Government Association shows that domestic tourism is predicted to grow 2.9% every year...
THE government has launched a food tourism grant scheme it hopes will boost the rural economy. Launched by Defra, the Championing Great British Food Tourism funding scheme seeks to help improve the viability and profile of food businesses...
A Rural Growth Network fund has re-opened to support the rural economy in north-east England. More than ten businesses are already receiving help from the scheme, helping them to expand in rural Northumberland. The funding programme offers...
RURAL businesses have pledged to work together to create opportunities following the UK vote to leave the European Union. The Country Land and Business Association said it was confident in the ability of farmers and other rural businesses...
A £6m fund to boost economic growth and job creation has re-opened for new bids in Nottinghamshire. So far, around £2.35m of the Nottinghamshire Economic Development Capital Fund (NEDCF) has been awarded to 19 companies. The projects...
RURAL businesses have the chance to explore support services and funding at a conference in north-east England. More than 100 rural businesses from across the region are expected to attend the Rural Business Conference 2016. Hosted by...
Grants are available for small businesses and rural communities in East Hampshire. Farmers, foresters and growers are also being invited to bid for a share of a £1.6m fund across the Eastleigh, East Hampshire, Havant and Winchester...
The forthcoming UK referendum on EU membership is contributing to uncertainty for the rural economy, says a report. A protracted slump in farm commodity prices, an ever-changing property-tax regime and a raft of new planning legislation are also...
RURAL youngsters grow up to earn less than their urban counterparts – even if they move to a city for work. In the first analysis of its kind, a study has found that rural youngsters suffer a "pay...
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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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