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ONE of England's most rural counties has been awarded just over £2m to create jobs and support small businesses. Herefordshire Council received the funding from the European Union and Defra through the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development....
RURAL communities are set to benefit from £138m to create more jobs and boost the rural economy . The LEADER funding will give local communities power to support projects in their own area, said Defra minister George Eustice....
RURAL businesses have urged telecom watchdog Ofcom not to separate broadband provider Openreach from BT. The Country Land and Business Association said it wanted BT to deliver better broadband. But it stopped short of calling for the...
RURAL businesses across England are being urged to apply for funding from the European Structural and Investment Fund. Funding is available for investment in new and existing rural micro and small businesses to grow and create...
RURAL businesses in 12 areas across the country are set to benefit from almost £7m, says the government. Funding is available to get their businesses off the ground and promote tourism, said Defra minister George Eustice. "This...
CHESHIRE has topped a new league table as the best county in England for running a rural business. Devised by the Country, Land and Business Association, the Rural Business County League Table scores each county on some of...
An innovation fund worth £5m will boost rural productivity, says the government. Grants are available under the latest phase of the European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability (EIP-agri) scheme. Funding can be used to boost...
Towns and districts which want to set up special Enterprise Zones have less than two weeks to submit their proposals. Local councils are being urged to work with their Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) to come forward...
The government has made a further £8m in funding available for rural tourism businesses. Defra minister George Eustice said the funding would help businesses unlock the huge potential for growth in the countryside. The money is being...
RURAL communities will be allowed to build starter homes for local residents under plans set out in the government's first ever Rural Productivity Plan. The plan sets out measures to boost the rural economy by investing in education...
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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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