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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. ...
SIX rural communities are to share a £500,000 fund making it easier for them to apply for flood protection, says the government. The ' Pathfinder Projects ' pilot schemes will look at cutting red tape and...
RURAL communities are set to benefit from a landmark ruling in favour of smaller rural housing developments. It comes after two local authorities successfully challenged a government decision to exempt developers from providing affordable housing on developments...
THE need to provide more affordable rural homes has been described as one of the UK's biggest challenges. Ross Murray, deputy president of the Country Land and Business Association , said increasing the amount of affordable rural housing...
RURAL crime cost the UK economy £37.8m last year - despite an overall decline in every region. Increasingly sophisticated thieves are cybercrime are a growing concern, said rural insurer NFU Mutual . Results of its annual rural...
A FURTHER 250 communities are taking greater control of local issues, says the government. More people were using the Community Rights programme to have a greater say on everything from job creation to health priorities, said communities minister...
VILLAGE halls face higher running costs due to inadvertent consequences from this summer's Budget. A rise in Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) rise from 6 to 9.5% will mean a typical village hall with a £1,000 premium will pay...
More than £60,000 has been awarded to help village halls support rural communities in the south of England. Hampshire County Council awarded £61,890 in grants to six village halls across the county. "Village Halls are the life blood...
Rural experts have voiced "deep concern" at plans to extend the Right to Buy to housing association tenants. The government is proposing to extend the Right to Buy to Housing Association tenants as part of its Housing Bill....
A SHORTAGE of affordable homes is pricing local young people and families out of the countryside, the government has been warned. Parts of rural England could become "pensioner pockets" as the number of older residents soars as younger...
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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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