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Rural households spend about £3000 more per year than their urban counterparts on essentials, suggests a study. Inflation when it comes to goods and services in rural areas is also rising twice the average national rate, according...
Rural businesses and communities are reminded that there is still time to apply for funding under the Rural Development Plan for England. Two new grant funds have been launched under the Countryside Productivity Scheme. The Improving...
The government has unveiled a £25 million fund to help local authorities to deliver more homes. Now open for bids, the Planning Delivery Fund will support local authorities and third sector organisations in areas of high housing need....
Rural and coastal areas are among the worst performing when it comes to social mobility, says a government report. The Social Mobility Commission’s latest ‘ State of the nation’ report says a stark social mobility postcode lottery...
A PROJECT to bring arts and dance to rural communities has received a further £417,000 in funding. The second phase of the Rural Touring Dance Initiative was awarded £416,855 by Arts Council England. It means the partnership between the...
Government policies continue to fail communities in sparsely populated areas, the Rural Services Network has warned. RSN chief executive Graham Biggs issued the warning as he gave evidence to a House of Lords inquiry investigating whether rural...
MPs have called on the Government for a Budget they say would help keep pubs rural in business. A letter signed by 50 cross-party MPs calls on the Chancellor to freeze beer duty for the rest of...
Rural life is in decline because countryside pubs, schools and post offices are closing, says a report. Building just a few affordable homes for young families could enhance England’s towns and villages, according to the National Housing...
RURAL communities are being encouraged to take the lead on developing affordable homes in Northumberland. Northumberland County Council has approved a Community Housing Fund Policy which sets out how the council aims to allocate a £1.3m Community Housing...
Farmers increasingly rely on outside income to make a living, warns a rural fund founded by Prince Charles. Fewer than one in five family farms are making a profit from farming, according to research undertaken by the...
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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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