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RURAL communities are being left behind by the government's broadband plans, MPs have warned. The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee fears hard to reach rural communities are being overlooked in the race to upgrade basic internet connections...
THE Rural Services Network is continuing to pile on the pressure after a government minister agreed there was "still more to do" to rectify a funding shortfall for rural local authorities. Local government minister Kris Hopkins made the comment...
COMMUNITY initiatives are helping to obtain better value for money from the rail network, says a report. Local initiatives range from major schemes to people helping to maintain station gardens or the refurbishment of small rural stations with...
MPs have clashed with civil servants and telecom bosses over the delivery of better broadband to rural areas. A Public Accounts Committee hearing examining the government's progress on delivering superfast rural broadband was held on Wednesday (28 January)....
A Conservative MP hopes to secure powers to combat higher fuel prices in rural areas. Wyre Forest MP Mark Garnier said motorists across his largely rural constituency in Worcestershire knew that fuel was cheaper the closer they got...
LOWER petrol prices are a step nearer for 17 remote rural communities after Brussels approved the plan. The government's rural fuel rebate scheme cleared the major hurdle of European Commission approval on Thursday (15 January). It means...
CUTS in health funding that could see scores of GP surgeries close must be reversed, says a rural charity. Changes to the Minimum Practice Income Guarantee (MPIG) will hit the most vulnerable rural residents, warned Action with Communities...
THE BBC is set to launch its 2015 farming heroes award – recognising the farmer who has gone the extra mile to help others. The BBC Countryfile's Farming Heroes Award 2015 will be launched on Sunday, 1 February....
A TEAM of police specials aims to tackle rural crime in Cambridgeshire. The dedicated rural specials team will support Cambridgeshire police's rural crime team to provide rural patrols across the county. It will create a direct link...
GOVERNMENT plans to extend mobile phone coverage to 90% of the country are disappointing, say rural leaders. Culture Secretary Sajid Javid announced a binding agreement with mobile network providers to reduce 'not-spots' where there is no signal by...
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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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