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Rural Communities
The government's ‘bedroom tax’ will lead to the break-up of communities already bearing the brunt of benefit cuts, a rural charity has warned. The under-occupation charge for social housing tenants would force people to leave the villages where...
RURAL theft cost an estimated £42.3m during 2012 across the UK – an annual fall of 19.7%. Driving this reduction was a significant fall in claim costs for farm machinery - although theft of garden equipment is on...
PRINCE Charles has unveiled a further £560,000 in grants from the Prince's Countryside Fund. The fund supports projects that tackle the key issues which negatively impact on rural Britain. In doing so, it strives to secure a...
INNOVATIVE approaches can help deliver more affordable rural housing, peers have been told. The Hastoe Housing Association launched its 'Innovation in Practice' report at the House of Lords on Wednesday, 23 July. Hosted by Lord...
FAILURE to build enough homes will put a colossal strain on the housing market - just when demand is rising, says a report. The study, Housing Britain's Future , shows how a jump in births combined with a...
SOCIAL isolation is a fact of life for too many elderly people in the countryside, warns a report. The unique characteristics of rural areas can bring additional challenges for older people, says the Age UK study. These...
COUNTRYSIDE charity Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) has appointed a new chief executive. Janice Banks joined the national umbrella body for the country's network of 38 rural community councils on Tuesday (July 16). Her most...
RURAL communities are set to benefit from a new body that will examine the challenges of living in the countryside. The Rural England think-tank has been established as an independent body by the Rural Services Network, which represents...
A £15m government fund has opened to applications from rural communities who want to generate their own green power. The Rural Community Energy Fund aims to help rural communities access the money needed to carry out feasibility studies...
LESS than a week remains before a grant scheme deadline to help unpaid carers in Wiltshire. The Carers Small Grants Scheme offers grants of up to £5,000 for projects and activities that make a difference to the lives...
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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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