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We are working on the next Spotlight edition for anyone interested in rural health. We are also developing ideas to strengthen the effectiveness of the Rural Health Network and are seeking to understand what would be most useful...
Government plans for faster broadband threaten to impose an unfair cost on rural residents, says the Rural Services Network. The warning is contained in response to a broadband consultation by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. ...
Volunteers will be asked to take rural residents to their local library after the mobile service closes in Hampshire. A library service fit for the future would be delivered following one of Hampshire County Council's largest ever public...
A new initiative aims to make it easier for service providers to help people with mental health problems overcome their day-to-day challenges. Mental health charity Mind has launched a " Life Support " briefing highlighting the challenges faced...
RURAL residents with inadequate broadband connections should be compensated, say business leaders. Every home and business owner must be given a legal right to fast, reliable and affordable broadband, said the Country Land and Business Association . ...
COUNCILS in Sussex are encouraging landlords to boost trade and help put the pub at the heart of rural communities. A special open day will be hosted by Wealden District Council , East Sussex Council and the Pub...
RURAL councils have given a lukewarm reception to a £250m fund to repair more than 4 million potholes. Funding calculated according to the size of the local road network in each area was announced by transport secretary Patrick...
A team of officers dedicated to combatting rural crime has been re-formed in response to community concerns in Cambridgeshire. The Rural Crime Action Team (RCAT) will combat hare coursing and poaching, as well as using specialist knowledge to...
APPLICATIONS have opened for the next round of rural LEADER funding in Worcestershire. Projects that result in growth and job creation in the rural economy are invited to submit an application for the small capital grant funding programme....
RURAL broadband is less than one third the speed of connections in towns and cities, says the government's communications watchdog. Published by Ofcom, UK Home Broadband Performance , compares the performance of popular broadband packages from BT, EE,...
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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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