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TWO weeks remain for countryside communities to respond to the largest ever survey into rural crime. The survey, launched by the National Rural Crime Network , is calling for people who work or live in rural areas to...
A NEW bus service supported by North Yorkshire County Council is helping to fight rural isolation in Wensleydale. The service is operated with a combination of paid and volunteer drivers by the Hawes-based Little White Bus. It...
VILLAGE shop owners say rural residents will benefit from the £40m takeover of convenience store chains Londis and Budgens. Booker Group, Britain's biggest cash-and-carry wholesaler, has agreed to buy convenience store chains Londis and Budgens from owners...
A NATIONAL survey aims to uncover the impact of crime and anti-social behaviour on rural communities. The biggest ever rural survey into crime and anti-social behaviour seeks to find out how the police can better serve rural communities....
NORTH Yorkshire County Council is consulting on proposals to reduce the amount it spends subsidising bus services. At the same time, the local authority is setting out plans to extend already successful community transport solutions across the county....
STAKEHOLDERS are invited to attend a major conference to discuss ways of delivering effective rural health services. The third Rural Health Conference is being held on 11 June at the Health and Wellbeing Innovation Centre, Truro, Cornwall. ...
RURAL services will top the agenda at a major conference to be held in Cheltenham this autumn. Organised by the Rural Services Network, the Rural Conference 2015 is being held on 8-9 September. The venue is the...
BROADBAND has emerged as a key issue for almost one in five voters ahead of the general election. Nearly one fifth (18%) of voters say broadband speeds will affect the way they vote, according to a survey...
The Rural Services Network has welcomed the launch of a website to tackle countryside crime. Rural communities are being encouraged to add their experiences to the National Rural Crime Network website. The National Rural Crime...
RURAL communities are being asked to add their experiences to a website tackling crime in the countryside. The National Rural Crime Network champions a better understanding of crime in rural areas, and new and effective ways...
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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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