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MOBILE phone companies are under pressure to improve coverage in one of England's most rural areas. It follows a unanimous vote by Gloucestershire County Council to investigate how mobile phone companies can provide increased coverage across the...
RURAL retailers have criticised a decision which means Premium Bonds will no longer be sold in Post Offices. The Rural Shops Alliance said the decision was yet another example of government services ceasing to be accessible over-the-counter through...
FURTHER cuts to public transport services would decimate Britain's rural communities, the government has been warned. The Rural Services Network is making the strongest possible representations against any cuts to the Bus Service Operators Grant (GSOG), which helps...
RURAL people are continuing to get a raw deal on essential public services because government funding unfairly favours larger towns and cities. The Rural Services Network says countryside communities are losing out on important funding for local authorities, including...
RURAL MPs have joined forces to urge the government to deliver faster broadband to countryside communities. The Broadband and Mobile Telecoms Committee aims to bring pressure to bear on both government and industry over the issue. It...
RURAL decision-makers and stakeholders have the opportunity to attend a major conference about housing in the countryside. The National Rural Housing Conference takes place on Thursday, 9 July, at the House of Lords, Westminster, London. It aims...
COUNTRYSIDE residents are being urged to have their say as the largest ever rural crime survey nears its deadline. Run by the National Rural Crime Network (NRCN), the survey is calling for rural residents to have their say...
NEW rules aim to make it easier for rural broadband users to switch provider so they get a better service. Telecoms watchdog Ofcom said broadband providers also needed to provide better information so customers could compare offers and...
LIBERAL Democrat MP Tim Farron has called for new transport funding so post-16 rural pupils can continue their education. See also: Call for rural transport investment Mr Farron, who hopes to become the next...
DEFRA has been told to make £83 million of "efficiency savings" under government plans to slash public spending by £3 billion. Treasury chief secretary Greg Hands wrote to government departments on 20 May, asking them to identify savings...
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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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