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Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has called for better transport so rural students can complete their studies. The Westmorland and Lonsdale MP said students in rural areas like the Lake District faced exorbitant travel costs and a lack of...
Better local bus services would improve employment and reduce social deprivation, says a report. A 10% improvement in bus services would lead to almost 10,000 more people in work in the poorest neighbourhoods in England, says the study....
Campaigners have urged the government to use the Bus Services Bill to reverse rural transport cuts. Government ministers should take immediate action to improve public transport in rural areas, said the Campaign for Better Transport . "Public...
THE government has unveiled a £20m aimed at providing better journeys for rail passengers across England and Wales. The next round of the new stations fund will provide up to 75% of the cost for construction of new...
A £2m fund aims to help councils capitalise on emerging technologies and deliver better journeys for motorists. Local authorities have been invited by the Department for Transport to apply for a share of the money to develop projects...
TWO weeks remain for councils to apply for a share of £60m in funding to support sustainable travel. Local authorities across England are being asked to bid for a share of the Department for Transport's green Sustainable Travel...
PUBLIC transport plays a vital role in connecting rural residents with local services in Scotland, says a report. Rural passengers north of the border face daily challenges getting from A to B using local bus services, it says....
ALMOST £500,000 has been awarded to support an innovative rural bus service in North Lincolnshire. North Lincolnshire Council successfully secured £469,200 from the government's £21m Sustainable Travel Fund. The funding will support the recently launched CallConnect bus...
Rural communities have an opportunity to help shape the public and school transport in Dorset. Dorset County Council is asking people for their views on proposals for a more flexible transport network that can better meet local needs...
AN innovative rural bus services is set to carry more passengers after expanding to cover North Lincolnshire. Rural residents are being offered access to Lincolnshire County Council 's unique CallConnect rural bus service in a new partnership with...
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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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