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Rural Communities
AN influential committee of MPs has accused the government of shifting the goalposts so fewer households are recorded as being in fuel poverty. Households in fuel poverty are usually defined as those which spend more than 10% of...
RURAL residents were able to decide which with community organisations benefited from grants in East Durham. Some 38 local groups applied for a share of the £85,000 pot, which is being made available through all of County Durham's...
A £6m government investment helped England's rural community councils pull in a further £15m, says a report. The figure is contained in a study commissioned by Defra to evaluate the first two years of a four-year agreement with...
A NEW initiative aims to promote community enterprises that improve access to rural services in Scotland. The new service from the Plunkett Foundation aims to inspire Scottish rural communities to create community owned initiatives and enterprises. It...
RURAL communities are being further disadvantaged by the allocation of arts funding, say campaigners. London receives £69 per head of populations (php) while some rural areas may only be receiving 60p php in Arts Council allocated national arts...
ACADEMIC experts and the public are to debate the precarious status of Britain's rural communities. Hosted by Lincoln University, the event will consider the changing shape of rurality in the UK, and what this means for families, businesses...
LINKING rent increases to inflation will help boost affordable house-building, claims the government. The deal will give a decade of strong protection for social tenants with the cost of living, said housing minister Kris Hopkins. It would...
RURAL population census data is under threat following proposals being considered by the Office for National Statistics. Despite its importance for rural policy analysis and parish-level neighbourhood planning, options for future censuses could spell the end for data...
RURAL homes command a significant price premium over urban homes in all regions, reveals the latest research. People in the countryside can typically expect to pay more than their urban counterparts - even though rural house prices have...
RURAL youngsters must not be penalised by plans to impose additional restrictions on novice drivers to improve road safety, say campaigners. Suggestions to improve young driver safety could include night time driving curfews and a ban for novice...
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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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