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RURAL families will be hardest hit by government plans to cap benefit increases, a leading charity has warned. The higher cost of living in the countryside means rural communities will bear the brunt of proposals, said Action with...
THE government is to "consider the case" for reducing the amount of fuel duty paid by remote rural communities. The Rural Fuel Duty Rebate already gives motorists on remote Scottish isles and the Scilly Isles a 5p per...
A WET weather fund set up to help farmers and rural communities has reached £450,000. A charitable trust set up by rural insurer NFU Mutual became the latest organisation to donate £150,000 to help communities hit by bad...
THE controversial issue of reducing rural speed limits is to be debated by MPs. Speed limits in rural Lincolnshire will be the subject of an adjournment debate tabled by Sleaford and North Hykeham MP Stephen Phillips on Wednesday...
COUNCILS are planning to build 272,720 fewer new homes since the abolition of regional planning, says a report. Local authorities across England have radically reduced their housing targets, according to the Policy Exchange study. This has contributed...
A NEIGHBOURHOOD plan in Cumbria has become the first in the country to pass an independent examination. The draft Upper Eden Neighbourhood Plan – the first in the country to be successfully examined under the Localism Act –...
THE cost of living is higher for families in the countryside than it is for those in towns and cities, reveals a report. Weekly household expenditure across the UK averaged £470.70 for the years 2009 to 2011 combined,...
A NEW campaign has been launched to reduce the number of young driver deaths on rural roads. The Drive it Home campaign is being launched during Road Safety Week by the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC),...
THE government's housing agency is expected to meet targets to build more affordable homes. The Homes and Communities Agency said it was on track to meet its delivery targets for 2012/13, following official statistics published on Friday (16...
RURAL businesses and communities are being urged to review security arrangements as darker nights draw in. Darker nights povide thieves with greater opportunities to burgle, said the Country Land and Business Association. CLA Midlands regional director Caroline...
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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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