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Rural schools will gain up to 5% in funding under a plans for a fairer national funding formula, says the government. Education secretary Justine Greening detailed government reforms to introduce fairer funding for schools in a statement to parliament...
A new network of travel hubs could give rural residents better access to public transport services. The hubs would make it easier for people from across South Cambridgeshire travel too and from Cambridge. Mini park and ride or...
Police from six regions across northern England have joined forces for a rural crime crackdown. Operation Checkpoint is a multi-force operation targeting travelling criminals operating between counties in the north of England and Scotland. The operation involved North...
Cheshire East Council will receive a share of £7.25m of funding to extend the roll-out of faster broadband in the borough. The investment – to be implemented over the next three years - is the fourth phase of the...
The government says up to £645m will help bring superfast broadband to the UK's most remote areas. Digital minister Matt Hancock said more than 900,000 extra UK homes and businesses could gain access to superfast speeds after the end of this...
Rural residents are more concerned about declining healthcare services than any other issue, reveal the preliminary results of a wide-ranging survey. Health topped the list of the topics of most concern to rural residents – ahead of public transport,...
Police across three counties have joined forces in an operation targeting rural crime and poaching. THe Operation Engage initiative brought together officers from Wiltshire, Dorset and Hampshire. Two rural operations in August and early September saw over 130...
Six areas have been named to pilot a scheme to bring full fibre broadband to businesses, schools and hospitals. Described as the next generation of broadband, full fibre networks run fibre connections straight to the doors of customers’ homes or businesses....
Up to 2,000 homes could benefit from £2.2m to bring faster broadband to remote Northumberland communities. The iNorthumberland programme aims to bring the high-speed technology to some of the most expensive and technically difficult to reach communities in the...
Police have taken delivery of two quadbikes to combat rural crime in one of England's most rural counties. The 800cc four-wheel-drive vehicles will help Lincolnshire Police track and detain criminals as police officers use them to tackle even the...
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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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