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A MAJOR housing and planning package does not go far enough, say rural business leaders. The government package aims to deliver up to 70,000 new homes – including affordable housing and opportunities for first-time buyers to get onto...
APPLICATIONS for funding from the Village SOS scheme are due to close at 2.30pm on 12 September. Operated by the Big Lottery Fund, Village SOS is looking to award grants of £10,000-£50,000 for enterprising community enterprises. Funding...
THE eighth annual Countryside Alliance Awards – dubbed the Rural Oscars – have opened for entries. The awards, which celebrate rural life, produce, heritage and character, are led by public nomination across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. ...
HOUSING associations have hit out at recommendations that expensive social housing should be sold off. The suggestion to sell off expensive social housing when it becomes vacant was made by the think tank Policy Exchange . Doing...
ALMOST £500,000 is available for rural projects in two districts of East Sussex. The WARR Partnership , covering the Wealden and Rother Districtsm said it had £450,000 to allocate under Leader RDPE funding. While the Rural Development...
COUNTRYSIDE crime is on the rise with thefts topping £50m last year, suggests a leading rural insurer. Theft from farms has reached new levels, according to NFU Mutual, as the estimated cost to UK agriculture tipped £52.7 million...
A NEW series of rural proofing resources aims to help those developing and delivering services at a local level. The resources, funded and published by Defra , have been produced by Rural Innovation as part of a team...
GRANTS of up to £6000 are available to help residents on income related benefits keep save money on energy bills. Government funded grants of £3,500 are available to homeowners and private tenants receiving certain income-related benefits. Grants up...
THE Plunkett Foundation has smashed its five-year target of helping rural communities by encouraging residents to set up social enterprises. An Impact Report published by the charity highlights how it has provided advice and support for rural communities...
THE cost of living in the countryside has risen almost twice as fast as in urban areas over the past year. The findings come from the Countryside Living Index, a new quarterly survey, which is launched today by...
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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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