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BBC reports that the price of diesel at UK pumps has gone above £1.90 for the first time in nearly three months The amount motorists pay has fallen significantly from the record highs seen at the start of July,...
Cornwall Live reports that Rishi Sunak has said that he wants to “press ahead” with giving local councils more powers to charge second homeowners more council tax to create a level playing field and help provide more homes for local...
Computer Weekly report on the persisting connectivity gap across the UK In its recently published Connected Nations autumn update, Ofcom found an increase in the number of UK households able to get full-fibre broadband capable of delivering download speeds...
Farming UK reports that Rishi Sunak, the new Prime Minister, will face 'significant and complex' issues according to rural campaigners It comes as farmers across the UK have been struggling for the past 12 months with severely increased costs,...
East Anglian Daily Times reports that a Suffolk MP has given the government's plan to 'level up' rural communities a B grade, saying "we need to keep up the pressure" In July, after a study found that government funding...
The BBC reports that many rural households are worrying about heating their homes this winter as the price of oil increases The government has promised £100 to support people who use heating oil, but no details have been announced....
The Eastern Daily Press reports how new figures reveal the rapid expansion of 'Airbnb-next-the-Sea', as growing numbers of landlords on the Norfolk coast turn to the online portal to rent out their properties Campaigners fear the sharp rise is fuelling a housing crisis...
Lincolnshire Live reports that organisations helping local residents deal with the rising cost of living will be granted £65,000 towards 'warm banks' and a mobile food shop for rural areas, with a total of £22,000 going towards a 'mobile community...
A 10-year assessment of the performance of the UK’s first rural affordable Passivhaus scheme has found that it continues to meet expectations and perform as designed The assessment of the 14 Passivhaus homes built in 2011 by Hastoe...
Pub is The Hub, www.pubisthehub.org, is supporting a new national initiative from Creative Lives, an organisation that champions voluntary-led creative activity, to encourage publicans to welcome creative activities into their pubs The ‘Pubs Welcoming Creativity’ campaign, which is also...
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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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