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A new online voice has been launched to represent the interests of England's 10,000 village and community halls. The National Village and Community Halls Network will take over the role from the now closed National Village Halls Forum....
RESEARCHERS are investigating the extent to which consumers use traffic-light nutrition labelling when choosing food. The project is being conducted by the Countryside and Community Research Unit of the University of Gloucestershire, in collaboration with London-based creative designer...
The government is expected to address rural concerns about its Housing and Planning Bill. Government ministers are expected to bring forward a number of amendments when the Bill returns to the House of Commons on Tuesday (3 May)....
RURAL drivers are being urged to take extra care after figures showing most fatalities occur on country roads. Although traffic levels are generally lighter, rural roads accounted for 982 deaths – nearly 60% of all fatalities in 2014,...
Peers and rural groups have joined forces to argue for measures that protect the affordability of rural housing. The consortium includes the Rural Services Network, the Rural Housing Alliance, the Country Land and Business Association and the Campaign...
LOCAL councils and rural business leaders are divided over calls by MPs for a review of national planning policy. It follows a call by the Communities & Local Government Committee which said there had been insufficient evaluation of...
Funding is available for rural initiatives that benefit communities – such as projects involving village shops, pubs and the delivery of other important services. Established by Prince Charles in 2010, the fund aims to improve the prospects of...
The 50 local authority districts with the best quality of rural life have been revealed in a wide-ranging survey. The 2016 Halifax Rural Areas Quality of Life Survey shows that South Oxfordshire residents rate themselves happy, and...
AN influential committee of MPs has expressed concerns over the government's Right-to-Buy plans. Discounts for housing association tenants should be funded by central government rather than by a levy on local councils, says a report by...
The lack of affordable rural homes could be exacerbated by government policies, rural business leaders have warned. There is a 76% shortfall in rural affordable housing in some areas, according to a recent Royal Institute of...
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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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