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Rural Communities
THE 2015 New Year Honours list contains a number of awards for people working with rural communities. Margaret Clark (pictured), chairman of affordable rural housing specialist Hastoe, becomes a Commander of the British Empire (CBE). She received...
A PILOT project in Northumberland is taking a new approach to help unemployed rural residents find work. The Unemployment Support Group for Haltwhistle is being launched by the West Northumberland Community Buildings Consortium and Community Action Northumberland ....
RURAL districts are among the most desirable places to live, reveals the latest quality of life survey. The tranquil district of Hart in north east Hampshire tops the 2014 Halifax Quality of Life Survey for the most desirable...
A GUIDE promoting affordable rural homes has been launched by the Rural Housing Alliance and Rural Services Network. The guide, aimed at parish councils across England, promotes the benefit of affordable rural housing developments and the role that...
RURAL organisations have come together to warn that the priorities of rural communities risk being sidelined. With six months to go before the 2015 general election, the Rural Coalition of 13 organisations - including the Rural Services Network...
A GOVERNMENT decision means developers will no longer have to provide affordable housing on many smaller rural sites. Communities minister Brandon Lewis announced the removal of Section 106 agreements from sites of fewer than 10 homes in a...
A COUNTY council has backed a call for action to stem the flow of young people from rural areas. Members of all parties on North Yorkshire County Council voted unanimously to use their "considerable influence" to combat the...
A SCHEME which loans scooters and motorcycles to help people get to work is in the running for an award. The East Sussex Wheels 2 Work initiative been shortlisted in the social enterprise of the year category in...
THE government is inviting views from rural stakeholders before updating its deprivation indices. The Department for Communities and Local Government says the aim is to update and refine the indices, including the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) ...
RURAL homes are more expensive than urban homes in all regions of England, reveals the latest research. Countryside properties continue to command a substantial price premium over urban homes, according to statistics from Halifax. On average, homes...
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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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