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Brussels is set to give the go-ahead for a new rural development programme worth £3.5bn to the English countryside. The European Commission is expected to issue an agreement in principle for the scheme soon, with further details emerging...
MORE opportunities could increase rural employment in England by as much as 6%, the government has claimed. DEFRA secretary Liz Truss said productivity could grow faster in the countryside than urban areas over the next decade. But...
THE Rural Services Network manifesto calling for a fairer deal for rural England has been featured in the Sunday Times. The manifesto was featured in the newspaper as part of a page-long article headlined 'Save our Countryside'. ...
THE Rural Services Network has published its manifesto ahead of the 2015 general election, calling for a fairer deal for rural England. The document, Seeking the Best for Rural England , calls on an incoming government to set...
A MAJOR rural policy conference is to examine the different demands placed on the countryside. The conference, Countryside Values for the 21st Century , is being organised by Gloucestershire University's Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI). ...
COUNCILS should prioritise development on brownfield sites – and defend the countryside against urban sprawl, a government minister has warned. Housing and planning minister Brandon Lewis made the comment in response to claims in the Daily Telegraph about...
THE next government must recognise the importance of rural businesses to the economy, business leaders have warned. With 10 months to go before the next general election, the Country Land and Business Association unveiled its manifesto on Friday...
RURAL communities are continuing to suffer the loss of services and facilities, peers have warned. Peers debated the state of the rural economy in the House of Lords on Thursday (3 July). The Earl of Shrewsbury (Con)...
INVESTMENT plans contained in the Queen's Speech must also benefit the countryside, rural leaders have warned. The Country Land and Business Association said it welcomed government proposals to "bolster investment in infrastructure" and "reform planning law to improve...
MEASURES contained in the governemnt's budget will help businesses in the countryside, says rural insurer NFU Mutual. A number of beneficial measures were contained in the government's budget on Wednesday (19 March), said Sean McCann, the insurer's personal...
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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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