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Rural Communities
BETTER understanding could help increase the provision of affordable homes in the countryside, suggests a report. Factors that mean rural housing is the least affordable in the UK include better views, open space and quietness, says the report....
MORE than 100 bids were made for a share of almost £360,000 earmarked for community projects by Surrey County Council. The local authority said it received 112 applications for cash from the fund launched to help residents improve...
A WEEK-LONG operation to combat rural crime has been hailed a success in Lancashire. Codenamed Operation Firecrest, the initiative saw police stop checked 688 vehicles, seizing six of them and make 16 arrests for a variety of offences....
A CASH boost totalling £230,000 is helping to provide better services for rural communities in Cumbria. Community groups from Alston to Shap are using kick-start cash from Eden District Council's Rural Infrastructure Fund to develop sustainable projects in...
The Prince's Countryside Fund has again opened for applications. The fund tackles some of the major issues facing rural areas by providing grants to that benefit rural communities. Areas for support include service provision, farm businesses and...
RURAL property is becoming less affordable, with house values outperforming urban areas since the financial crisis. In the past five years, the price of an average house in the countryside has fallen by 20% compared to 22% in...
PEOPLE in the countryside are more likely than urban residents to enjoy where they live, reveals a survey. An estimated one in 10 people living in urban areas of the UK 'dislike' the area in which they live,...
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. ...
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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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