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A village pub in West Walton, Norfolk, is strengthening its role as a vital community hub with the launch of a new children’s play area and family?friendly seating space. Publicans Dan and Claire Smethurst took over the King of Hearts...
The Rural Services Network is part of the Broadcast 2040+ campaign, which is working to protect the future of free-to-air terrestrial television across the UK. In a recent milestone for the campaign, representatives from Silver Voices and the Digital Poverty...
With budgets under increasing pressure, the Countryside Jobs Service (CJS) is reminding organisations that cost-effective recruitment support is available for those working across the rural and environmental sectors. Since its founding in 1994, CJS has focused on helping employers direct...
National Energy System Operator (NESO) has published its Summer Outlook 2026, setting out its assessment of electricity supply, demand and system operation across Great Britain for the period April to October 2026. The report is intended to support energy sector...
The National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF) and the University of Warwick, with support from Arts Council England, are carrying out a national research project exploring the wellbeing and economic impacts of rural touring. If you are a rural touring promoter,...
Following the recent Government announcement of support for vulnerable heating oil households, Evouchers have acted fast to bring local authoritries a heating oil prepaid card. If your local authority has been allocated funding via this scheme, then Evouchers’ digital prepaid...
A packed village hall in rural Cumbria is offering a vivid reminder of the vital role these community spaces play across the countryside. As Village Halls Week (16–22 March), organised by Action with Communities in Rural England, celebrates the contribution...
Plunkett UK has responded to the Government’s recent announcement on the future of the Post Office, acknowledging several positive commitments – but warning that the framework still lacks a full understanding of how rural communities sustain their local branches. As...
A week-long celebration of the country’s more than 10,000 village halls will officially launch during a special opening event in rural Lancashire next week. Village Halls Week, which runs between Monday 16 and Sunday 22 March, is an annual event...
Community groups and charities in Ribble Valley can apply for a slice of £50million to help tackle homelessness. The Government has launched two funds to tackle homelessness and reduce long?term rough sleeping across the UK. And local groups can apply for up...
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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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