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Police chiefs have launched a rural affairs strategy to help combat crime in the countryside. The rural strategy was launched by the National Police Chiefs Council at a rural summit meeting held in Harrogate on Thursday (26 July). ...
New planning rules will make it easier for councils to challenge poor quality and unattractive development – and give communities a greater voice about local development, says the government. Building attractive and better-designed homes in areas where they are needed...
The Rural Services Network has welcomed a government pledge to prioritise the connection of hard-to-reach rural areas to faster broadband services. The promise is contained in a national, long-term strategy for UK telecommunications announced by the Department for Digital,...
Rural communities are living in fear of crime, unhappy with the police and feeling isolated and vulnerable, according to the latest National Rural Crime Survey. Published by the National Rural Crime Network , the survey suggests the perception of...
A House of Lords committee is asking for views on the opportunities, challenges and prospects for the future in rural communities. The House of Lords Select Committee on the Rural Economy recently began its investigations following its appointment earlier...
Energy company Calor has announced the winning projects that have received funding from the Calor Rural Community Fund. The 2018 fund offers rural off-grid communities the chance to gain funding for projects that help to improve the quality of...
Police chiefs are to officially launch their first strategies aimed at addressing the challenges around rural communities and wildlife crime. The strategies – devised by the National Police Chiefs Council – were unanimously supported by all chief constables at a meeting in April. ...
Britain's fastest broadband speed is to be found in rural Lancashire – thanks to a community-built full-fibre network, suggests an analysis by the Financial Times . But the example is an anomaly, with most communities elsewhere severely lacking the...
The government has appointed a panel of experts to help revitalise and overcome the challenges facing Britain's high streets. Chaired by Sir John Timpson, chairman of retail chain Timpsons, the panel includes representatives from the shopping, property and design...
A House of Lords committee investigating the rural economy is set to take evidence into the effectiveness of local government in rural areas. The Select Committee on the Rural Economy, which was appointed on 17 May 2018, is taking...
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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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