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THE government has guaranteed to continue funding rural development projects signed while the UK is still in the European Union. Chancellor Philip Hammond made the pledge during a speech to the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham on Monday...
RURAL people should have the same opportunities as people in cities, Defra secretary Andrea Leadsom has said. Mrs Leadsom made the comments when she addressed the Conservative party conference in Birmingham on Monday (3 October). "We want...
THE government has announced a revaluation of business rates – a review it says will ensure fairer bills. The review is significant because by 2020 councils will be able to keep 100% of all locally-raised taxes to help...
Shadow Defra secretary Rachael Maskell has pledged that a future Labour government will revitalise Britain's rural communities. Ms Maskell made the promise in a speech to the Labour party's autumn conference in Liverpool on Sunday (25 September). ...
Countryside communities must join forces to secure a fair deal from the government following Brexit, the Rural Services Network has warned. Rural Services Network chair Cecilia Motley said a united front across all rural interest groups and sectors was...
RURAL communities are preparing to seize the opportunites from Brexit following the UK's decision to to leave the European Union. Despite ongoing uncertainty in the wake of the referendum on 23 June, the Rural Services Network said it...
The government has been warned not to withdraw vital funding from rural communities as the UK prepares to leave the European Union. The Rural Services Network issued the warning amid growing concern that government ministers are considering withdrawing...
Leaving the European Union will cost one of England's most rural counties £350m, according to estimates published by the local authority. Cornwall Council estimates that the county and Isles of Scilly could lose out on the funding which...
THE government will continue funding European projects after the UK leaves the EU – so long as they are signed before this year's Autumn Statement. Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond issued the guarantee following criticism that rural...
RURAL communities will benefit from plans to boost economic growth in northern England, says a government minister. Northern Powerhouse minister Andrew Percy said: "Building the Northern Powerhouse is a long-term government priority and central to our plans 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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