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The government says up to £645m will help bring superfast broadband to the UK's most remote areas. Digital minister Matt Hancock said more than 900,000 extra UK homes and businesses could gain access to superfast speeds after the end of this...
Rural residents are more concerned about declining healthcare services than any other issue, reveal the preliminary results of a wide-ranging survey. Health topped the list of the topics of most concern to rural residents – ahead of public transport,...
Police across three counties have joined forces in an operation targeting rural crime and poaching. THe Operation Engage initiative brought together officers from Wiltshire, Dorset and Hampshire. Two rural operations in August and early September saw over 130...
Involving local residents in housing design could increase support for rural affordable homes, say campaigners. Rural housing specialists Hastoe want the government to renew its White Paper commitment to encourage communities to be more involved in housing design. ...
Six areas have been named to pilot a scheme to bring full fibre broadband to businesses, schools and hospitals. Described as the next generation of broadband, full fibre networks run fibre connections straight to the doors of customers’ homes or businesses....
THE government wants more councils to join forces and submit proposals to retain the growth in their business rates income. A pilot programme will see a number of councils retain 100% of the growth in income raised locally through...
Rural campaigners say seizing vehicles must become the default penalty for fly-tipping in the countryside. New proposals on dealing with fly-tipping were outlined by the Country Land and Business Association. It said the August Bank Holiday weekend coincided...
Rural residents in Hampshire are being urged to have their say on the future of the county's countryside. Hampshire County Council says it wants a cross-section of views to ensure all needs are taken into account when it provides...
Up to 2,000 homes could benefit from £2.2m to bring faster broadband to remote Northumberland communities. The iNorthumberland programme aims to bring the high-speed technology to some of the most expensive and technically difficult to reach communities in the...
An arts-based scheme is helping put local pubs back at the heart of rural communities. The Inn Crowd project aims to support rural pubs across south-east England and East Anglia by hosting high quality spoken word inspired events. ...
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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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