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TWO Essex villages are among the first to benefit from wireless technology bringing superfast broadband to rural communities. The latest Wireless-to-the-Cabinet (WTTC) equipment is making superfast broadband available in Broxted and Brick End as part of the Superfast...
POLICE are urging countryside communities to help tackle rural crime following a spate of thefts in Lincolnshire. A spate of rural crime has taken place during recent months in and around the market towns of Market Rasen, Louth...
A community transport organisation is helping to maintain rural bus routes following drastic budget cuts. Dorset Community Transport is operating services on almost half the routes previously run by Dorset County Council. It comes after government cuts...
More than 12,000 residents and businesses have improved their digital skills thanks to special workshops in Devon and Somerset. The Get up to Speed initiative runs free workshops and talks for communities and businesses to help boost digital...
MORE councils are using digital technology to improve services and save money, says a report. Even simple digital services can save as much as £20,000 a year, according to a case study contained in an interim evaluation by...
A landmark agreement aims to ensure emergency services cover rural communities in National Parks. The joint accord between National Parks England and the Home Office means communities stand to benefit from improved emergency service communications. It will...
ALMOST £500,000 has been awarded to support an innovative rural bus service in North Lincolnshire. North Lincolnshire Council successfully secured £469,200 from the government's £21m Sustainable Travel Fund. The funding will support the recently launched CallConnect bus...
Rural communities have an opportunity to help shape the public and school transport in Dorset. Dorset County Council is asking people for their views on proposals for a more flexible transport network that can better meet local needs...
MAKING the most of the government's rural delivery plan will top the agenda at a major conference this autumn. The second annual Rural Conference, organised by the Rural Services Network , will be held on 6-7 September in...
A NEW national website is to promote the country's community rail lines and heritage railways to tourists. The project will be led by the Association of Community Rail Partnerships (ACoRP) and supported by the Devon & Cornwall Rail...
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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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