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A West Midlands MEP is calling for the region's rural emergency services to be protected and safeguarded. UKIP MEP James Carver said government figures highlighted the need for rural emergency services to be protected from any cuts. ...
MORE people die on rural roads than on motorways – but drivers are oblivious to the risks, suggests new research. Some 60% of fatalities occur on country roads, with three people dying each day – a death rate...
A LACK of universities and colleges means some rural areas are academic cold-spots, says a report. New data exploring the link between economic growth and higher education provision was published by the Higher Education Funding Council for England...
RURAL leaders are urging people in Nottinghamshire to remain vigilant in order to help police combat crimes in the countryside. Crimes that need to be tackled include fly-tipping, heritage theft, hare coursing, fishing and wildlife crime, a Nottinghamshire...
BUSINESS and community leaders visited Westminster to push for improvements to mobile phone signals and broadband in rural areas. The meeting with Ed Vaizey, minister for the digital economy, is the latest step in a campaign led by...
MPs have launched an inquiry amid claims that Royal Mail faces unfair competition. The inquiry into competition in the UK postal sector is being conducted by MPs on the business, industry and skills select committee . It...
RURAL pupils are missing out because their schools are among those with the poorest internet connections. Pupils in more than half of all UK state schools have poor access to ICT and computers, said the British Educational Suppliers...
THE government is being urged to address the growing crisis of fuel poverty in rural communities. The call comes in a joint report by fuel poverty charity National Energy Action (NEA) and rural energy supplier Calor Gas Ltd...
MOBILE broadband is more cost effective in rural areas than fibre-based connections, suggests a study. Urban areas pass the cost benefit test of rolling out fibre broadband infrastructure by a large margin, according to researchers at the London...
RURAL councils are among 80 local authorities sharing £9m in government funding for reducing costs by joining up services. The latest successful bidders to the government's Transformation Challenge Award were announced on Friday (12 September). Local government...
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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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