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ACTION with Communities in Rural England has warned that future government policy must be fully 'rural proofed'. The charity published its ' Election Asks ' after the main political parties published their manifestos ahead of the 8 June general election....
Car share company Liftshare has won £25,000 of funding to explore initiatives to end rural and social isolation. The Norfolk-based firm was awarded the funding by innovation company Nesta through their ShareLab Fund project. The project finances businesses...
A MAJOR community campaign has been launched to encourage scenic and sustainable tourism by rail. The 'Scenic Rail Britain' initiative is the brainchild of the Association of Community Rail Partnerships (ACoRP) – supported by train stations around the country. ...
Rural communities face limited support services for older people experiencing dementia. The Rural Services Network issued the warning to coincide with Dementia Awareness Week , which runs from 14-20 May 2017. A recent independent study by the Rural...
RURAL business leaders have launched a campaign calling for more investment in the countryside. The Countryside Matters campaign aims to unite people who love the countryside and believe it is worth investment and should remain a vital national priority....
The Rural Services Network has signed a charter demanding a better deal for rail passengers in south-east England. Passenger groups across the South East are uniting behind the charter, which calls for improvements to South Eastern Rail services ....
The Rural Services Network has voiced concern at the impact of cyber-attacks on rural doctors' surgeries. A major incident was declared after NHS Services across England and Scotland were hit by a large-scale cyber-attack on Friday (12 May). ...
RURAL areas across the UK are being 'hobbled' by poor mobile phone reception, says a survey. Full or partial mobile signal 'not-spots' affects 70% of firms, according to the study by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). But...
Older and disabled rural residents are "finding their voice" after teaming up with artists and singing tutors. Yorkshire County Council has teamed up with the Rural Arts initiative to hold workshops for older and disabled people. The new...
Police and local partners have launched a partnership initiative to tackle rural crime in Northumberland. A steering group of organisations attending the offical launch meeting included farm leaders, rural businesses, local police, county council and fire service representatives. ...
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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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