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DEFRA has announced a boost to food security, with more than £45 million in new grants to drive and develop innovative technologies on farms. From 28 April , applications will open for the brand-new Accelerating Development of Practices...
Stafford Borough Council is pleased to announce the launch of the Business Innovation Grants , a new initiative funded by the UK Government to support small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the borough. This...
ACRE is pleased to confirm that village hall management committees can apply once again for larger grants to improve their buildings The fund , which was originally announced to mark the Late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has reopened for...
The University of Lincoln has secured a £10.9m grant to conduct research on health issues affecting rural and coastal communities. The areas in question experience shorter life expectancies and higher rates of preventable conditions. The funding aims to establish a...
In a substantial boost to rural businesses, the Rural Business Grants scheme has been launched in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. With a commitment of £1 million, this initiative aims to empower rural enterprises, from farms to tourism providers,...
The Government has announced that around a million homes will be made warmer and hundreds of business supported, as £6bn is allocated to cut energy use and bills. The funding was announced at the Autumn Statement and has been...
DCMS have launched a £25m energy efficiency scheme for voluntary and community sector organisations. More information via DCMS below: The £25.5m VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme is now open to help voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in England...
Specially trained officers will patrol buses and bus stations in Lancashire as part of a new pilot scheme to help stamp out anti-social behaviour on public transport. RSN member, Lancashire County Council, has welcomed the news that it is one...
The recipients of the latest government grants for transforming youth clubs in England have been announced. Local Councils and youth groups were encouraged to submit applications to provide out-of-school activities including building new youth centres or refurbishing existing buildings to...
Earlier this year, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero awarded up to £630m to Local Authorities (LA) through the Home Upgrade Grant: Phase 2 (HUG 2) scheme. This was part of a £1.8 billion package of funding to boost...
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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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