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THE government is doing too little to improve rural internet speeds, say community and business leaders. The warning follows the government's Autumn Statement, which included £1 billion to invest in full-fibre broadband and trialling 5G networks. Chancellor...
RURAL stakeholders are being urged to respond to a consultation on Post Office services and accessibility. Launched by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, the consultation aims to inform the government's next state aid application to...
RURAL communities are being left isolated because councils have been forced to reduce bus services, new figures reveal. Local authorities have been forced to reduce bus services by more than 12% in the last year alone, according to...
RURAL communities are being urged to adopt their local red phone box – or face the possibility of its removal. Out of 46,000 working public payphone kiosks on the streets of the UK, around 8,000 are traditional red...
Broadband users are still receiving internet speeds much slower than those advertised, an investigation has revealed. Almost half (45%) of 18-34 year olds have complained to their internet provider about their broadband speed, according to research carried out...
A NEW scheme lets rural residents access superfast broadband via a hub installed in their local village hall. Superfast Essex is the county's broadband improvement programme which is working to make Essex one of the best connected counties...
RURAL business owners fear they could be "unfairly punished" if they are made to submit tax information online. Concern about the government's plan to digitise all tax-related accounting from 2018 was raised by the Country, Land and Business...
Derbyshire has become the latest county to consider introducing a demand-responsive bus service for rural residents. The new type of rural bus service will go on trial early next year the Derbyshire Dales – the first time a...
More than one in four rural areas suffer from a poor or non-existent mobile phone signal, says a cross-party group of MPs. Coverage is so bad that visitors from overseas sometimes get better roaming reception than domestic customers...
FOUR police and crime commissioners have come together to step up the fight against rural crime. The four commissioners – from Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire – signed a Rural Crime Concordat, pledging to work across county borders...
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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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