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A LABOUR MP has called for more government suport for homes which are hard to heat. Stockton North MP Alex Cunningham said the government was failing to adequately support hard-to-heat homes - despite acknowledging a policy gap....
THE Prince's Countryside Fund is looking to invest £800,000 in initiatives that protect and sustain Britain's rural communities. Groups and organisations can apply for funding of up to £50,000 from the charity, which celebrates its fifth anniversary this year....
A GOVERNMENT ruling on licensing fees is being hailed as a victory for England's 10,000 village halls. Hall committees had feared that government proposals to set fees for alcohol and entertainment licences locally would lead to...
NEIGHBOURHOOD planning might be counted a success in terms of the number of communities now involved, though it can still be viewed as burdensome and challenging, finds Brian Wilson. Locality, the organisation which manages government grants for neighbourhood planning...
A £22m programme aims to support communities looking to set up neighbourhood plans. Neighbourhood plans allow people to decide the future development of their area, including where new homes and businesses should be built. Nearly 1,400 areas...
MORE details have emerged of new rural development schemes worth £3.5bn to the English countryside. The new Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) was formally agreed by the European Commission last month. Under the programme, the government...
PEOPLE who live and work in the countryside face a bigger battle than ever to afford their own home, says a report. The Rural Housing Policy Review Group, chaired by Lord Richard Best, launched its Fair Deal for...
A BUSINESS analyst who quit his job to become a rural landlord has scooped a top award for the best pub in Britain. Peter Tiley of the Salutation Inn in the small village of Ham, Gloucestershire, won the...
The next government is being urged to scrap the 'bedroom tax' in rural communities with fewer than 3,000 people. There simply aren't enough one and two-bedroom properties in the countryside for tenants who want to downsize because they...
A SPECIAL launch event will kick off a £1.4m nationwide campaign to inspire people who want to make a real difference in their rural communities. The free event - due to be held in Darlington on 28 February...
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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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