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BUSINESSES and communities in Northumberland can still benefit from nearly £2m of European funding to help create jobs and boost the economy. The Northumberland LEADER Programme for the rural coast and lowland areas of the county...
MILLIONS of pounds are available to help small rural businesses reach their full potential, says the government. For the first time, it says, European Regional Development funds are targeted at Local Enterprise Partnership areas in a major shift...
THE government has opened a £24m scheme to create more opportunities for rural businesses and communities. Defra minister George Eustice said the Growth Programme would benefit rural communities by unlocking the huge potential for growth in the countryside....
NEW guidance aims to help towns and villages show how local markets benefit their economy. The government says it will provide better tools for analysing market place footfall and gauge the views of customers and traders. In...
A NEW All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has been launched to champion rural businesses. There are more than 540,000 rural businesses across England and Wales, all of which contributes over £200 billion to the national economy. The cross-party...
A £50,000 programme aims to help rural business women in Dorset improve their digital skills. The second Dorset Business Women go Digital programme will help women start and grow their businesses. It will do so by...
THE government is urging local councils to come forward with "ambitious plans" for new Enterprise Zones. Local authorities should work with their Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) to identify businesses on their patch with investment or export potential ,...
PLANS for a National Living Wage will have a major impact on small family businesses, say rural leaders. Chancellor George Osborne set out plans for a new compulsory National Living Wage in the Budget on Wednesday (8 July)....
A CUMBRIAN council has been praised for supporting rural business by helping set up a local enterprise hub. Creating a thriving high street in Kendal and other rural towns is a key Council Plan priority for South Lakeland...
BUSINESS leaders have urged the new government to take early action to prioritise the rural economy. Ministers could provide a much needed boost to the rural economy during their first 100 days in office, said the Country...
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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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