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The Final Local Government Finance Settlement is now confirmed. Our updated analysis examines the implications for rural areas. Read more.
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...
Thetford Town Council has earned the Prestigious National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Quality Gold Award, setting the Benchmark for Excellence in Local Governance. This nationally recognised accreditation confirms that the council operates at the highest standard of best practice,...
The voluntary Board of the Lyvennet Community Trust (LCT) has announced an agreement with Eden Housing Association (EHA) to secure the long?term future of their homes at Stoneworks Garth in Crosby Ravensworth. LCT concluded that transferring ownership and management of...
Community Catalysts is inviting practitioners and partners to join its next New Social Leaders cohort, starting this March – a peer support programme designed to strengthen neighbourhood and place-based health initiatives. If you are working to improve wellbeing at a...
Gloucestershire Rural Community Council (GRCC) is recruiting a Rural Affordable Housing Enabler to join its Rural Affordable Housing Team. This full-time post (with part-time considered, minimum 4 days/28.8 hours) is offered on a 2-year fixed-term contract, with potential for extension....
The popular campaign, Village Halls Week, is set to take place from 16-22 March 2026. The intention is always to raise awareness of England’s 10,000+ rural community buildings. In 2026 village halls across Scotland and Wales are invited to join...
The Association of Convenience Stores launched the 2026 Rural Shop Report, in Parliament last week. The report reveals that rural retailers have spent over a quarter of a billion pounds in the last year improving their range of products and...
The UK’s liquified petroleum gas (LPG) sector is now supplying 25 million litres of renewable liquid gases to customers nationwide, according to new figures published in Liquid Gas UK’s latest industry census. Supply is set to rise to over 35 million litres in bulk and close to...
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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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