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CHANGES in housing benefit rules threaten to break up rural communities, a report has warned. Rural tenants could be forced to move tens of miles away from friends and family, it found. The study was carried out...
EFFORTS to preserve a 'picture postcard' countryside are turning rural villages into wealthy ghettos, claims a rural housing expert. Mark Shucksmith, professor of planning at Newcastle University, said spiralling house prices in some rural communities were driving poorer...
EMERGENCY procedures have been put in place to help local communities facing floods. Rural insurer NFU Mutual evoked emergency procedures after flood warnings were issued across southern England. Early indications are that the focus is on Somerset,...
RURAL communities across England are stepping up the drive for better broadband connections. Thousands of rural residents have signed petitions in the hope that doing so will help unlock funding to bring super-fast broadband to the countryside. ...
LESS than a week remains to respond to a call for evidence of the challenges faced by remote communities. The Office of Fair Trading is investigating issues encountered by consumers and businesses in outlying areas. Consumers and...
A SECOND round of funding is now open under the Village SOS scheme. Operated by the Big Lottery Fund, Village SOS is looking to award grants of £10,000-£50,000 for enterprising community enterprises. Funding opened on 10 April...
UP TO £100m is available to help households keep warm during 2012/13 – the last year of the Warm Front scheme. Scheme organisers highlighted the figure after a mild winter saw some funding for 2011/12 due to be...
MARKET towns are set to be among the beneficiaries of a £1m fund to help revitalise Britain's high streets. The government funding will be made available to help revitalise local economies by support the creation of high street...
A RURAL local authority is employing the latest crime fighting technology to help deter metal thieves. Despite being a small county, Cambridgeshire has the second largest byway mileage in England. The network is enjoyed by walkers, cyclists, riders...
RURAL councils are among more than 100 communities that will trial new rights giving residents the power to shape local development. The fifth wave of communities to use neighbourhood planning powers introduced in the Localism Act was announced...
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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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