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Rural Communities
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. ...
THE Railway Benefit Fund and Cancer Research are each to receive £810 courtesy of guests at the Community Rail Awards gala dinner. Money was raised from a raffle prize draw and 'heads and tails' game played by...
COUNTRYSIDE communities will be damaged by 'voluntary' Right-to-Buy proposals, rural leaders have warned. Most housing associations have voted for a deal between the government and National Housing Federation - but rural organisations argue that it does not provide...
The Prince's Countryside Fund has opened for applications with £725,000 available to rural communities. Pressure on rural communities and people living and working in our countryside continued to mount, said the fund. Village shops, pubs and services...
THE government must consider the wider implications of increasing the number of rural Starter Homes, says the Rural Services Network. Proposals to increase the number of rural Starter Homes were included in the government's first ever...
URBAN drugs gangs are targeting vulnerable adults and children in rural and coastal communities. Better front line awareness is needed to help protect vulnerable individuals, warned the National Crime Agency and National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC). Around...
POLICE are urging motorists to slow down during National Speed Awareness Week - especially in rural areas. The aim of the national initiative, which runs from 17-23 August, is to remind drivers about the dangers of speeding behind the wheel. ...
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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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