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Confirmed by the government, the funding will be matched by the private sector to generate a total of £8m to deliver ultrafast broadband speeds to at least 4000 premises. Beneficiaries include high growth sectors, small to medium sized...
North Yorkshire County Council has successfully applied for £24m of government funding to maintain the county's rural roads. Funding towards a £32m package follows an innovative bid by the council Council to the government's local growth fund. ...
The nationally-acclaimed rural bus service CallConnect service operated by Lincolnshire County Council has carried more than 2.5 million passengers since its launch in 2001. CallConnect is a demand-responsive bus service which helps people travel from outlying rural areas...
Guidance showing how councils can use a shake-up of spending rules to improve local services has been published by the government. From 1 April, local authorities will be able to spend any revenues generated from selling surplus assets...
From 1 April, local authorities will be able to spend any revenues generated from selling surplus assets to fund the costs of improvements to things like housing and children's services. Ministers say the new rules – which run...
A government-backed support and finance initiative aims to help people take control of their local pub for the benefit of the community. The £3.62m two-year programme will see a package of business development support, advice, and loan and...
RURAL businesses are calling for a satellite broadband voucher scheme extended to cover other wireless internet technologies too. The call was made by the Country Land and Business Association , which said it was urging local authorities to...
Hampshire County Council has voiced continued support for rural post offices. Some 50 delegates from community and privately run organisations attended a Hampshire Village Shops Network Conference on Monday (8 March). Rob Humby, the council's's rural affairs champion,...
BRITAIN'S slowest rural broadband connections are worse than at Mount Everest, reveals the latest figures. The village of Miserden in Gloucestershire has the UK's slowest average broadband at just 1.30Mbps, according to data extracted from speed tests by...
GOVERNMENT proposals must not be allowed to result in the closure of rural pharmacies, MPs have warned. MPs fear government plans to save £163m in the NHS pharmacy budget could mean pharmacies in smaller towns and villages could...
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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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