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New powers are helping to combat the illegal dumping of waste in the countryside, says the Environment Agency. It comes after a 200-tonne tipper lorry linked to illegal waste activity across the West Midlands was seized and crushed by...
Innovative community projects to tackle litter louts have been awarded government funding. Councils, charities, businesses, and public projects were granted almost £125,000 to take tackle littering in their communities. The funding builds on the government’s wider...
A new system of payments aims to improve the rural environment and delivery of public goods. The government has unveiled plans to abolish farm subsidies in England and replace them with a new system of payments for...
The government has unveiled new powers to tackle fly-tipping and plans to combat the dumping of illegal waste. New powers will be granted for the Environment Agency to tackle waste crime, said Defra on Monday (15 January). Meanwhile,...
RURAL researchers will visit two farmers' markets to talk about food and farming – and how their work affects the products we buy. The researchers, from the Countryside and Community Research Institute at the University of Gloucestershire,...
SPENDING time in the countryside is better for your brain than spending time in the city, says a study. Researchers found time spent in rural and coastal locations is more psychologically beneficial to individuals than time spent...
Many rural homes could be heated by vegetable oil within the next five years, claims an industry report. Rural homes currently heated by oil could switch to a renewable alternative, such as a vegetable oil blend, by...
Rural campaigners say seizing vehicles must become the default penalty for fly-tipping in the countryside. New proposals on dealing with fly-tipping were outlined by the Country Land and Business Association. It said the August Bank Holiday weekend coincided...
Rural residents in Hampshire are being urged to have their say on the future of the county's countryside. Hampshire County Council says it wants a cross-section of views to ensure all needs are taken into account when it provides...
The government must not punish motorists who drive diesel vehicles, a prominent rural MP has warned. Diesel vehicles emit far higher levels of nitrogen oxides than petrol vehicles – prompting increasing calls for their use to be curtailed in...
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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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