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A MAJOR road building progamme threatens to devastate the rural environment, say countryside campaigners. Government plans for a return to major road building would fail to solve congestion in the longer term – in fact it would make...
THE government has unveiled measures to reform the subsidy system for the bus industry. Under existing arrangements, the Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) for both commercial and non-commercial bus routes is administered centrally by the Department for Transport. ...
RURAL communities are set to benefit from a new body that will examine the challenges of living in the countryside. The Rural England think-tank has been established as an independent body by the Rural Services Network, which represents...
MOTORISTS are being urged to take extra care on rural roads through a series of warning signs placed on vital routes. The Gloucestershire Road Safety Partnership campaign, which runs until the end of October, includes signs placed on...
Rural bus services will be lost if government funding is cut in next month's spending round, campaigners have warned. One in seven bus journeys would be lost by cutting the main support for buses, said the Campaign for...
RURAL youngsters are at a much higher risk behind the wheel than their urban counterparts, reveals a study. Rural young drivers are 44% more likely to be involved in an injury-causing collision, it found. The study was...
MORE funding is urgently needed to train volunteer drivers to keep vital community transport schemes on the road, say charities. The Community Transport Association (CTA) and Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) want the to allocate a...
VITAL repairs are needed to minor roads and rural routes seriously damaged by winter weather, local authorities and business leaders have warned. Roads risk becoming permanently strewn with potholes unless government invests now in proper resurfacing, said the...
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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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