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THE government says it is continuing to develop new guidelines requiring departments to consider the rural impact of their policies. Defra minister Richard Benyon said the government's Rural Statement published in September had reaffirmed ministers' commitment to the...
RURAL residents are calling on the government to abandon its planned rise in fuel duty. A freeze in fuel duty tops the rural wishlist as Chancellor George Osborne prepares to deliver his Autumn Statement on Wednesday (5 December)....
THE government should give a more robust commitment to rural communities, MPs have been told. Three representatives with local authority backgrounds have so far given evidence to an inquiry by a House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural...
A RURAL strategy highlighting goals for local communities has been launched in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Approved by East Riding of Yorkshire Council last month, the East Riding Rural Strategy was officially launched at Bishop Burton College...
ONE of England's largest rural counties has welcomed comments by a government minister who urged an end to the spread of wind farms across the country. Energy minister John Hayes told the Daily Mail and Daily...
PARISH councils have launched an inquiry asking the question: What next for localism? The inquiry is being coordinated by the National Association of Local Councils , which represents the interests of England's 8,500 town and parish councils. ...
LOCAL authorities must now wait until late December to find out how much money they are allocated by the government. THE government's Local Government Finance Settlement will be unveiled later than usual because of the Chancellor's Autumn Statement....
PLANS to give councils greater freedom to prevent unauthorised traveller sites being set up have been unveiled by the government. Communities secretary Eric Pickles said the proposals would help prevent long, drawn-out stalemates like the Dale Farm situation...
LOCAL authorities must wait longer this year to find out how much money they are allocated by the government. THE government's Local Government Finance Settlement will be unveiled later than usual because of the Chancellor's Autumn Statement. ...
RURAL leaders have given a mixed reaction to the government's Rural Statement. Published by Defra, the statement outlines the government's rural policies and commitment to the countryside. A copy of the document can be downloaded here ....
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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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