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LOCAL residents in Surrey are being asked to help make rural services more resilient. The Surrey Countryside and Rural Enterprise Forum (SCREF) said it wanted to ensure rural issues and needs were reflected in policies, delivery and...
A £500,000 government fund aims to help community organisers mobilise local residents. Some 27 community organisers across England - including rural areas - will benefit from the Community Organisers Mobilisation Fund. The fund is jointly backed by...
The government has awarded £1.2m to nine organisations working with youngsters in deprived or rural areas. The nine organisations from across England have been awarded the money as part of the National Youth Social Action Fund. Run jointly...
Grants of more than £2,500 are available for small businesses and community groups in Derbyshire. The grants are being targeted at parts of Derbyshire Dales and the High Peak. A total of £1.7m is available...
LOCAL housing targets are being driven by over-ambition rather than need, claim campaigners. An overhaul of the way local authorities set housing targets in order to stop countryside being lost unnecessarily, said the Campaign to Protect...
COMMUNITY groups can now apply for a rural support grant from Cheshire West and Chester Council. The Rural Support Fund accepts applications from community organisations, charitable groups and other constituted groups. Applicants must be carrying out work...
A national forum which represents volunteers who run village halls is to close after almost 35 years. The National Village Halls Forum , which has been the voice of around 90,000 volunteers running village and community halls. ...
RURAL homes are £43,490 more expensive than homes in urban areas, reveals the latest research. Property prices in the countryside are on average 22% higher than in urban areas, according to the latest annual Halifax Rural...
PRINCE Charles has joined a crisis summit of key figures to discuss the challenges facing the rural sector. The Prince of Wales attended the summit, convened by the Prince's Countryside Fund , at Chatsworth, Derbyshire, on Friday...
Councils must produce local plans for new homes in their area by 2017, the government has warned. Failure to do so will see the government produce plans for councils instead, said Prime Minister David Cameron. ...
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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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