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THE government has unveiled an extra £23m to help more communities to get involved in neighbourhood planning. Neighbourhood plans allow local people to put forward and vote on their proposals for the type of development in their area...
VOLUNTARY and community groups have a vital role in helping rural residents cope with cold weather, says a report. With winter around the corner, this year's cold weather plan has been published by Public Health England with the...
A GRANT scheme to encourage neighbourhood planning has opened for applications. Around 1,200 communities across the country have already embarked upon neighbourhood planning since they were introduced by the Localism Act 2011. In England, neighbourhood plan aim...
THE Archbishop of Canterbury has urged rural church leaders to be 'brave' and 'radical' – particularly with reference to shared leadership. Justin Welby was speaking at a ' Germinate! ' rural mission and ministry conference attended by more...
One of England's biggest counties is backing a national campaign to promote rural road safety. North Yorkshire County Council said it welcomed a national government Think! campaign to encourage responsible driving on rural roads. More people die...
VILLAGE halls are struggling to find new recruits to manage the buildings, reveals a study. England’s 10,000 village halls rely on more than 12m hours of volunteering each year to deliver their vital role at the heart of...
RURAL residents are being urged to save money by stocking up on heating oil before winter. The Buy Oil Early Campaign is being run by Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE), Citizens Advice , the UK Advisory Forum...
HOUSE prices are rising so much that soon only the wealthiest people will be able to buy their own home, says a report. Only the wealthiest of the next generation will be able to buy a home if...
THE Rural Services Network has urged the government to abandon proposals to exempt smaller developments from affordable housing requirements. The Department for Communities and Local Government has been canvassing opinion on proposals to introduce a 10-unit threshold for...
NEW planning measures aim to ensure greater fairness while protecting the countryside from unauthorised traveller sites, says the government. Proposed new measures to tackle travellers who flout planning rules and abuse the system would crack down on unauthorised...
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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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