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ALMOST three-quarters of rural voters feel politicians are more interested in city dwellers, suggests a poll. Some 64% of people living in the countryside believe that the coalition government's policies are failing to help rural Britain. And...
A "major landmark" for the coalition government will help boost local economic growth, say ministers. The Growth and Infrastructure Act became law on Thursday (25 April). The government claims the law will encourage growth by reducing unnecessary...
THE Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs website has become part of the single GOV.UK domain. Most Defra information – including news, publications, policy details, consultations and statistics – moved to www.gov.uk/defra on Wednesday (10 April). ...
MORE than 30 MPs have demanded a fairer share of government funding for rural local authorities. It was unfair that rural communities received less funding than their urban counterparts, said MPs debating the issue of local government finance...
RURAL local authorities remain worse off than their urban counterparts – despite an additional £8.5m grant. The additional one-off £8.5m still meant that the total grant to rural authorities had fallen by about 2% more than that to...
THE countryside could be disadvantaged unless the government amends its Growth and Infrastructure Bill, rural business leaders have warned. The Country Land and Business Association said it wanted the bill amended to rural-proof economic development and ensure the...
THE government says its £165m package of support measures unveiled in 2011 for the rural economy is bearing fruit. The rural economy growth review includes support for five rural growth network pilots expected to create around 3,000 jobs...
A CROSS-PARTY group of MPs has called on the government to reconsider the impact its funding settlement will have on rural communities. The group of more than 45 MPs said the 2013/14 Local Government Financial Settlement threatened to...
A NEW YEAR rebellion is to be launched against "grossly unfair" spending cuts set to "crucify" rural communities. A front-page article in the Sunday Telegraph highlights calls for a government u-turn by the 120 rural councils belonging to...
RURAL communities will bear the brunt of government cuts making it even harder for councils to maintain services. The warning follows the publication of the government's finance settlement , which details the amount of central funding given to...
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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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