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A rural business start-up and mentoring programme aims to breathe new life into the countryside. Launched by the Arthur Rank Centre , the Germinate Enterprise project is a programme that can be delivered by community groups and churches....
RURAL businesses have the opportunity to bid for a share of £3.4m in European funding for Nottinghamshire. The LEADER Programme is a new allocation of EU funding to help support the development of the rural economy and create...
THE government has launched a planning review it hopes will boost productivity in the countryside. The Rural Planning Review will look to reduce regulatory burdens in support of new homes, jobs and innovation. Rural entrepreneurs and housebuilders...
POLITICIANS are being urged to give rural businesses the same opportunities as their urban counterparts. A 'Standing Up for Rural Businesses' was presented to the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Rural Business in the House of Commons...
RURAL businesses are being encouraged to apply for a share of £3. 6m in Lancashire. Lancashire County Council has announced the funding through its LEADER programme for 2015-2020. Funding can be used for a range of uses...
RURAL businesses are invited to apply for the first round of funding in the LEADER programme in Worcestershire. The funding is targeted at projects support micro and small enterprise in rural areas, support farm diversification and support rural...
MILLIONS of pounds in grants are available to boost businesses and create jobs in rural Staffordshire. Some £2.25m is available over the next five years to develop projects which will deliver jobs and growth in Staffordshire's rural...
OUTLINE applications for four LEADER programmes are now open in Lincolnshire. The Coastal Action Zone, Kestevens, Lindsey Action Zone and Wash Fens LEADER groups support rural business and community projects. The Rural Development Programme for England...
SMALL towns and rural areas are among 26 new and extended Enterprise Zones announced by the government. In total, 15 rural Enterprise Zones were announced in the 2015 spending review and autumn statement on Wednesday (25 November). ...
A pilot scheme to boost skills and careers is to be rolled out across rural East Sussex. East Sussex County Council said the job prospects of hundreds of residents had been boosted thanks to a county council initiative....
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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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