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RURAL businesses are being urged to be alert regarding application deadline for grants. It follows the government's decision to start opening schemes under the new Rural Development Programme for England . Four schemes are designed to make...
RURAL businesses in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire turned out in force to receive help and funding advice. Around 100 people attended the first ever D2N2 Rural Means Business Conference on Thursday (26 March). The free event was hosted...
SOME £1.2m of funding has been awarded to encourage rural growth and jobs in the Tees Valley, north-east England. As the lead partner, the Tees Valley Rural Community Council will deliver the fund over the the next three...
RURAL businesses in Lancashire will benefit from more than £4m to support employment and growth. The funding will be available for eligible rural businesses located across Lancashire and in neighbouring parts of Greater Manchester. It...
RURAL businesses across Sussex will be able to apply for their share of £3.2m in funding this summer. The LEADER programme will provide grants to small businesses, farmers, foresters and communities for projects that create jobs and grow...
A £1.7m funding pot aims to improve rural services, create jobs and boost the local economy in parts of Derbyshire. Derbyshire Economic Partnership ? backed by Derbyshire County Council ? has secured £1.7m from the European Union through...
THE first dedicated business awards for rural communities across the UK have opened for entries. The Rural Business Awards recognise rural business success across ten categories and range of sectors. Opening for entries on Monday (9 February),...
The government is backing a £500,000 rural marketing campaign to bring overseas visitors to Yorkshire. Chancellor George Osborne unveiled the funding as part of a government package to support tourism, cycling and the arts. Mr Osborne made...
A £1.6m bid has been approved to boost farming and rural businesses in Leicestershire. The county council and the Leicestershire Rural Partnership (LRP) are celebrating after Defra and the European Union's LEADER scheme agreed the application. The...
A LOCAL council has earmarked £1,700 a year to support the rural economy in Dorset. Weymouth & Portland Borough Council pledged to give £1,700 annually from 2015-2020 to support the LEADER economic investment programme. The programme will...
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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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