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The Prince’s Countryside Fund is inviting applications for grants of up to £25,000 from innovative projects that will create a long-term difference in remote rural areas of the UK The PCF’s grant programme aims to empower rural communities to...
The BBC have reported that trials of shared banking hubs in two communities where all the branches have closed down are to be extended The premises, managed by the Post Office, include counter services, ATMs and, crucially, the opportunity...
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...
The Farmers Guardian reports that despite the announcement that from 2025 all households and businesses will need the internet to make calls, many countryside communities are still struggling for mobile phone reception or to reach internet speeds of one megabit...
A £1.6 million pound growth fund for businesses across Stafford Borough has been launched Local businesses, and those looking to start, will be able to get a grant of up to £5,000 from the pot in the latest round...
The BBC reports how Avon and Somerset Police have unveiled a special drone it says will be a "gamechanger" in efforts to tackle rural crime Avon and Somerset Police said the drone had already helped recover £100,000 worth 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...
The Rhyl, Prestatyn and Abergele Journal reports that Denbighshire residents and businesses are being urged to apply for funds to help improve their internet connection The UK and Welsh governments are working together on the Gigabit Broadband Voucher scheme...
Upskill and strengthen your medical team with our range of postgraduate and professional courses The School of Medicine and its National Centre for Remote and Rural Medicine, offer programmes to upskill and strengthen the medical team. Most courses are...
By Martin Fagan, National Secretary, The Community Heartbeat Trust charity The key for saving lives, as amply demonstrated by the saving of Christian Eriksen at the Euro’s, was the application of the ‘Chain of Survival’. Very simply -...
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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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