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RURAL bus services are being wiped out as local authorities are forced to slash transport budgets, say campaigners. Millions of pounds cut from essential everyday services were leaving local subsidised bus services across England and Wales, said...
Dorset County Council is looking to save £500,000 from a review of rural bus services. The local authority is asking local people how they would be affected if the council stops subsidies for services that run once or...
Viable alternative transport options to the car is important for the health and wellbeing of an ageing population, says Brian Wilson. A fairly recent news item told us that there are now more than 200 centenarians driving...
MOTORISTS living in some of the most rural communities can now benefit from a 5p per litre fuel price cut. The government's rural fuel rebate scheme will allow 125,000 people to benefit from cheaper fuel. Many people...
A MAJOR study will examine ways of improving rural community transport so residents can access vital services. A £196,000 grant will enable West Berkshire Council to identify ways of improving access to education, employment, healthcare, leisure and...
THE government has unveiled £7.6m for local authorities to try new ways of delivering local transport in rural areas. Winning bids for the Total Transport Pilot Fund were announced by the Department for Transport on Friday (27 March)....
COMMUNITY transport schemes need a cash injection and volunteers to meet growing demand, politicians have been warned. There are an estimated 2,000 community transport schemes across England, ranging from solo car drivers to fully-fledged minibus services. ...
A Conservative MP hopes to secure powers to combat higher fuel prices in rural areas. Wyre Forest MP Mark Garnier said motorists across his largely rural constituency in Worcestershire knew that fuel was cheaper the closer they got...
LOWER petrol prices are a step nearer for 17 remote rural communities after Brussels approved the plan. The government's rural fuel rebate scheme cleared the major hurdle of European Commission approval on Thursday (15 January). It means...
CONCERNS over road safety in rural Sussex will be addressed in a seroes of road shows. A community safety road show is visiting Henfield, Steyning, Storrington, Billingshurst and Pulborough to meet residents face to face. Neighbourhood police,...
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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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