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Future of Rural Areas
The Telegraph reports that Conservative Chairman, Oliver Dowden, used his inaugural address at the Conservatives’ conference in Manchester to signal that concerns about planning reforms had been heard and reassured that new laws will prevent the countryside being “despoiled by...
Farmers Weekly reports that the Labour Party will create a minister for rural affairs in every Government department in attempt to pinch Conservative voters in the countryside The pledge was made by shadow DEFRA secretary Luke Pollard MP at...
The ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) have published the Local Shop Report 2021 The report provides key insights into sales and jobs, the services offered by local shops and profiles of the ownership, employees and customers in the...
The Times reports that the government is reportedly backtracking on its commitment to overhaul planning laws in order to accelerate infrastructure projects with a target of building 300,000 homes a year in England, following criticism from southern voters and MPs,...
The Yorkshire Post reports that Councillor Stewart Golton and Liberal Democrat John Lawson collaborated on a letter sent to West Yorkshire Combined Authority board members, in hopes to reunite the West Yorkshire Rural Partnership group due to recent success of...
The Telegraph reports that, rural fuel stations which maintain single-pump forecourts will begin to solely stock new standard E10 petrol, despite it not being compatible with older car engines Already widely available in the US, Europe and Australia, the...
The Today Conveyancer reports that an increased demand for country living has encouraged housing developers and local authorities to create more homes, resulting in an increase of new-build developments in rural areas Research from Warwick Estates reveals the rural...
Yorkshire Live reports that city buyers looking for homes in rural areas may be responsible for the 29.4% rise in Yorkshire house prices over the last year Across the UK, house prices have soared due to the impact of...
Stourbridge News reports that residents who may be affected by new housing developments proposed in the Black Country Plan may not be aware of the threat to their countryside The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) has urged planning...
A significant number of planning applications that would deliver 11,000 new homes in Somerset are on hold due to water quality issues impacting sites such as the Somerset Levels and Moors, reports Burnham-On-Sea The situation has arisen from Natural...
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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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