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COUNTRYSIDE communities will be hit hard by the latest round of government cuts, warns the Rural Services Network. The government's finance settlement for local authorities fails to meet the needs of hard-pressed rural councils, said network chief executive...
THE chief executive of Broadband Delivery UK has come under fire from MPs over the company's failure to meet rural internet access targets. Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) is the company set up to manage delivery of the government's...
FOUR largely rural local authorities working together to save money have been awarded £2.9m in government funding. The four councils said the funding would enable them to work together effectively while still retaining political independence and decision-making powers....
A GOVERNMENT watchdog has dismissed warnings that postal deliveries to rural areas are under threat. Ofcom said a new package of measures was designed to safeguard the universal postal service, helping to make it both financially sustainable and...
RECOMMENDATIONS in a report calling for parity between the treatment of physical and mental health could benefit rural patients. Achieving parity of esteem between mental and physical healthcare has been recognised as an urgent requirement in improving the...
A £25m fund to provide minibuses for hundreds of rural communities is opening for applications. Rural charities are being urged to apply to the community transport minibus fund when it opens on Monday (1 December). The Department...
POLICE forces have embarked on a series of initiatives aimed at combating crime in the countryside. Avon and Somerset police bolstered their rural crime prevention and detection capability with kit worth thousands of pounds and a briefing day...
AN evening bus service looks secure after the operator pledged to run the route commercially. Evening buses connecting villages between Brighton and Tunbridge Wells are currently under the spotlight as part of a review of routes subsidised by...
A FORMER church building will be turned into a village shop thanks to a community assets fund. The Ilmington Community Shop initiative in Warwickshire is among six community projects to receive funding to save a local building or...
RURAL councils are among those suffering most from government cutbacks, the Rural Services Network has said. The network issued the warning after the National Audit Office said cuts meant some councils were showing clear signs of financial stress...
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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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