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A NEW project is helping people in hard-to-reach rural communities manage and reduce their fuel bills. The Healthy Homes - Active Advice scheme, which will run until December aims to tackle fuel poverty in mid-Essex. It is...
Dorset County Council says it is determined to combat isolation after a £500,000 cut in rural bus routes. The local authority said it would work with rural communities to find different ways to help people get around and...
A NEW scheme has been launched to unite rural communities in the fight against crime. Rural Watch will create a network of villagers, farmers, churches and businesses in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Members aim to work together to...
A ground-breaking study is set to assess the rising impact of dementia on rural communities. Dementia is a growing health problem, with an expected rise in the number of cases of 156% between now and 2051, according to...
THE government has announced a fivefold increase in its Rural Services Delivery Grant from £15.5m to £80.5m. It follows months of work on behalf of rural communities and local authorities by the Rural Services Network. The Rural Fair...
THE latest Rural Health Network conference was hosted at the House of Lords on 29 January. Around 60 delegates gathered for the event, titled " Challenging Times - A New Dimension ". Presentaters included leading...
The Rural Services Network is making a last ditch plea to the government to give rural areas a fair deal on funding ahead of a crucial vote in the House of Commons. The Network is urging government ministers...
A new report into broadband access shows the "dire" level of availability in rural areas, says Lib Dem leader Tim Farron. The Westmorland and Lonsdale MP said u rgent action should be taken to improve poor availability of...
RURAL bus services are being wiped out as local authorities are forced to slash transport budgets, say campaigners. Millions of pounds cut from essential everyday services were leaving local subsidised bus services across England and Wales, said...
Somerset County Council says it is prioritising the elderly as it considers its first council tax increase for six years amid falling government funding. Proposals being discussed by the local authority aim to balance the budget while protecting...
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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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