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The News and Star reports that the Confederation of Passenger Transport has warned that as many as 15 per cent of bus services could be cut across the UK, including Cumbria, if government funding for buses is not extended ...
Community groups supporting people across Eden will benefit from a new grant making fund The new Eden Rural Community Fund, administered by Cumbria Community Foundation, was set up by Eden Housing Association after the sale of its Eden Community...
The BBC reports that improvements to a Lake District railway line could massively increase the number of services, according to Cumbria County Council – which has submitted a bid to the government for a "dynamic passing loop" on the line...
ITV news reports that there are increasing calls for more Government support to help boost Cumbria's economy Rural areas are 19% less productive than the national average according to the Country Land and Business Association, and they say closing...
The News and Star reports that around 60,000 premises in the county will be connected to the fastest broadband on the market after Belfast-based supplier Fibrus signed the biggest contract yet under the government’s Project Gigabit programme The £5billion...
The News and Star reports that the Campaign to Protect Rural England has warned new planning reforms, designed to support a 340,000 new homes per year target, could cost the Conservatives at the ballot box Concerns are mounting particularly...
Sky News have detailed how Britons are increasingly ignoring advice to stay home and are using the countryside as an escape from coronavirus Cumbria Police said the Lake District was among the places experiencing an "influx" of visitors...
The BBC are reporting about 70 people, including teachers, pupils and NHS staff, are meeting today to discuss mental health provision in west Cumbria after an initiative by young people in the area to increase the amount of help available...
A successful neighbourhood plan must be based on evidence and an understanding of the place they relate to. Communities need to gather a range of evidence and local knowledge before writing their plan. We have collated a selection of evidence,...
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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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