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MORE homes and businesses in rural Rutland could benefit from superfast broadband following an an extra £180,000 of government funding. The Digital Rutland broadband project has already made 24Mbps+ broadband available to much of the county, with work...
REMOTE rural locations are among those to benefit most from extra broadband funding, says the government. An extra £250m of government money for superfast broadband will help business start-ups and job creation in some of the UK's hardest...
THE first community-owned pub in Suffolk has opened its doors to the public. The Case is Altered in Bentley held a special open day time last month for the first time since the local community campaigned to buy...
WILTSHIRE police have teamed up with the local council in a bid to "shut the gate" on rural crime. The year-long Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership (WCSP) between Wiltshire Police and Wiltshire Council aims to target crime and other...
A RURAL council has uveiled a 10-year plan to address the challenging issue of rural footway lighting. The programme to address footway lighting provision in rural areas was agreed by Eden District Council - including upgrading some footway...
RURAL local authorities are to receive more than £10m to help them improve service delivery and work more effectively. The government has confirmed £9.5m in Rural Service Delivery funding for the most rural local authorities to help them...
A NATIONAL Rural Crime Network set up to tackle countryside crime has been endorsed by 18 of the UK's Police and Crime Commissioners. A further eight commissioners are considering joining the group, which could bring the total to...
YOUNG carers can now receive mopeds to help support their education and training as part of a new pilot scheme launched in Norfolk. Kickstart is working with Norfolk County Council to support young carers aged 16 to 18...
THE government has unveiled proposals for local communities to generate their own energy. Britain's first Community Energy Strategy aims to encourage people to come together to reduce their energy use or purchase and generate their own energy. ...
SMALL villages and "deep rural" areas will get high-speed fibre optic broadband in Devon and Somerset this summer. Some 70,000 homes and businesses will have access to the technology by the end of July, said the £94m Connecting...
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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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