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RURAL business in Cumbria are to learn more about the next wave of European funding under the LEADER programme. A series of drop-in sessions about the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) are being held this month for...
FOMER trade minister Digby Jones is to officially open the University of Cumbria's Rural Growth Hub. Offering a variety of resources and support packages, the Rural Growth Hub is located at the university's Ambleside campus and has been...
RURAL retailers saw turnover increase by almost 10% following a government-backed support project for village shops. The Store is the Core scheme provided one-to-one coaching, advisory support and training seminars more than 200 village and community retailers across...
BUSINESSES wanting to grow or relocate to East Sussex are being invited to apply for a share of £4million. The money was awarded to East Sussex County Council following a successful bid to the government's Regional Growth Fund...
RURAL tourism businesses say extreme weather and flooding has led to a drop in enquiries. Flood damaged transport links and wet weather have prompted rural tourism chiefs to issue a reminder that the countryside is "open for business"....
RURAL businesses in Lincolnshire are set to benefit from nearly £9m in European funding. The Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership has been allocated £8,782,191 from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). Funding will be used...
A RADICAL rethink is needed to recognise the contribution made to the rural economy by businesses other than farming and tourism, says a leading academic. A reassessment of the rural economy is needed by governments across the UK...
THE rural economy is said to be firmly in recovery as growth spreads from non-farming businesses to the agricultural sector. Seen as a barometer of business in the countryside, the Rural Economy Index (REI) has shown continued improvement...
More rural jobs could be created by extending a network of enterprise hubs across the countryside, suggests a report. The North East Rural Growth Network Programme is one of five DEFRA funded national pilot programmes testing ways of...
BUSINESSES across Devon and Somerset are being urged to submit rural grant applications before a deadline early next month. Over £600,000 has already been allocated from the £1m Heart of the South West Rural Enterprise Grant (REG) fund...
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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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