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Several Oxfordshire papers including the Bicester Advertiser have reported how local schools are being designated as rural to help protect them from the risk of closure The Department for Education has updated its list of council-run primary schools with...
The Shropshire Star reports that the Country Landowners Association (CLA) is urging walkers, cyclists and horse riders to stick to the Countryside Code whilst enjoying the fresh air after the Christmas festivities this winter The CLA, which represents 30,000...
The CPRE have published a report titled ' Reviving county farms '. This report, prepared for CPRE by the New Economics Foundation, Shared Assets and Who Owns England?, shows that the opportunities that county farms offer – in terms...
The Express and Star has revealed the number of bus journey outside of London is the lowest it’s been since records began in 2004/05 Nine million fewer journeys were made in England, Scotland and Wales in 2018/19 compared with...
Two rural fire services have been told to make improvements by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services The Plymouth Herald reports criticisms of the Devon and Somerset firefighters for failing to meet its response standards....
The Times this week pushed for free bus travel as it commented on news that Britain’s network of buses is faltering, leaving many people isolated and unable to get to work The publication reports that ’the inconvenience caused has...
Yahoo Finance reports that Friday 20th December was forecast as the busiest day of the year for the Post Office in terms of cash withdrawals across its 11,500 branches On Friday December 21st last year, Post Office branches handled...
The MJ reports that local government officials are expecting a ‘devolution revolution’ after Thursday’s election result During this tenure in office, the Prime Minister has backed further mayoral models and supported extending powers for existing deals. In its...
The rural economy needs more support from the next Government to ensure it does not miss key targets such as climate change, the managing director of Madeleys Chartered Surveyors has said The Shropshire Star covers the comments, which outline...
The Farmers Guardian lays out the rumoured front runners for the Prime Minister’s next Environment Secretary if Theresa Villiers does not remain in the post Whoever assumes the role will have oversight of rural affairs. Brexiteers James Cleverly and...
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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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