Rural Communities
23 Jul 2013
Housing shortage will hit youngsters
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...
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21 Jul 2013
Rural elderly ‘face social isolation’
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...
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17 Jul 2013
ACRE appoints new chief executive
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...
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30 Jun 2013
Think tank to probe rural challenges
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...
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28 Jun 2013
£15m rural energy fund opens
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...
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20 Jun 2013
Deadline nears for Wiltshire carers scheme
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...
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16 Jun 2013
‘Stark shift’ as rural youngsters leave
HOUSE prices rising faster than incomes are forcing people in their thirties to move out of the countryside. The “stark demographic shift” was laid bare by new figures unveiled by...
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06 Jun 2013
ACRE seeks new chief executive
A NEW chief executive is being sought by Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) following its restructuring earlier this year. The £50k-a-year role is to lead the charity, which...
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31 May 2013
Youngsters face higher road risks
RURAL youngsters are at a much higher risk behind the wheel than their urban counterparts, reveals a study. Rural young drivers are 44% more likely to be involved in an...
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29 May 2013
Rural savings: how do you compare?
RURAL residents have more savings than their urban neighbours, reveal the latest figures. Measured across all regions of England and Wales, the average rural savings balance is £9,435 – some...
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