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OLDER rural people suffer from poor public services – as well as a lack of affordable housing, MPs have warned. It comes as the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Housing and Care for Older People launches an inquiry into housing...
A government fund to 'unlock' £1bn for fibre broadband will do little for rural areas seeking faster connections, say campaigners. The new Digital Infrastructure Investment Fund aims to make internet internet buffering and painfully slow download times a thing...
The delivery of affordable homes in rural communities where they are needed is of great concern says the Rural Services Network. The network was responding to a report by the Campaign to Protect Rural England , which says more...
The Rural Services Network is backing a five-star plan to increase the delivery of affordable housing in the countryside. Developed by the National Housing Federation in consultation with housing associations, the plan is being launched during Rural Housing Week...
Rural Councils have called for clarity on the future for local government finance and an end to unfair funding for their areas. The Rural Services Network issued the call on behalf of local authorities after the Local Government Finance...
RURAL communities will benefit from a share of £170m invested by Arts Council England outside London between 2018 and 2022. Over the next four years, the council will invest on average an annual £50.1m in 142 organisations based in...
An action plan to tackle the issues being faced by rural communities is to be unveiled by Lincolnshire police. Chief Constable Bill Skelly will announce new Rural Community Safety Strategy at a farmers' meeting Boston on Monday (25 June)....
Huge concern has been voiced by council leaders after the Local Government Finance Bill was omitted from the Queen's Speech. The Bill had set out a framework to allow local government in England to keep all of the £26...
Almost 3,000 remote households and businesses will get access to high-speed broadband thanks to a £4m boost for Oxfordshire The funding has come from cost savings made earlier in the roll-out of the Better Broadband for Oxfordshire programme and...
CAMPAIGNERS are calling on the government to "unlock" land to provide more affordable rural homes. The Hastoe Group, which owns and manages over 7,500 homes across southern England, wants ministers to bring forward a Housing Bill to boost the...
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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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