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COUNCILS are being urged to quiz local government minister Brandon Lewis on funding for local authorities that reform the way they deliver services. The special live phone-in with Mr Lewis on the government's "Transformation Challenge" takes place between...
NEW awards are set to recognise the contribution made by community enterprises to improving rural services. The Plunkett Foundation Rural Community Ownership Awards recognise projects by rural residents who have set up or run a social enterprise to...
A £30 million investment to prepare and repair rural and residential roads has started in West Sussex. The 'Better Roads Programme' launched by West Sussex County Council is said to be the biggest investment to be made in...
Grants of up to £5,000 are available for rural community buildings in East Devon. The funding - from East Devon District Council - can be used to help refurbish, improve or even build village halls, community shops and...
A GOVERNMENT minister has praised a rural network set up to combat crime in the countryside. Launched earlier this year, the Rural Crime Network brings together police and crime commissioners with other rural stakeholders. The idea originated...
RURAL home owners are set to benefit from the government's latest renewable energy incentive. The domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme will pay homeowners and landlords for implementing new renewable heat technologies in their homes. It will...
THE UK's first and only free school dedicated to the land-based sector has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted. The Rural Enterprise Academy , which shares a 180-hectare parkland site with South Staffordshire College , delivers a mix...
RURAL communities will be among those that benefit from a £410m package to help councils transform local services, says the government. Communities secretary Eric Pickles unveiled the funding package on Wednesday (2 April), saying it would help councils...
AN influential committee of MPs has blasted the government over the roll-out of rural broadband. Rural communities were counting the cost after the government failed to promote competition over rural broadband programme, said the Public Accounts committee. ...
SMALL organisations which help vulnerable residents could benefit from a scheme to help them reach more people in East Sussex. East Sussex County Council is seeking 'micro-providers' who can offer services or activities which fulfil a social care...
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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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