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THE government has granted more time for refining National Health Service plans which criticis say threaten to marginalise rural communities. North Yorkshire County Council had raised concerns about Sustainability and Transformational Plans (STPs) which will become the funnel...
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....
A new online voice has been launched to represent the interests of England's 10,000 village and community halls. The National Village and Community Halls Network will take over the role from the now closed National Village Halls Forum....
POLICE have launched a new plan to tackle rural crime a deliver a fair deal for communities in Bedfordshire. The plan was launched by the county's Police and Crime Commissioner Kathryn Holloway and Deputy Chief Constable Mark Collins....
TWO Essex villages are among the first to benefit from wireless technology bringing superfast broadband to rural communities. The latest Wireless-to-the-Cabinet (WTTC) equipment is making superfast broadband available in Broxted and Brick End as part of the Superfast...
A £6m fund to boost economic growth and job creation has re-opened for new bids in Nottinghamshire. So far, around £2.35m of the Nottinghamshire Economic Development Capital Fund (NEDCF) has been awarded to 19 companies. The projects...
POLICE are urging countryside communities to help tackle rural crime following a spate of thefts in Lincolnshire. A spate of rural crime has taken place during recent months in and around the market towns of Market Rasen, Louth...
A community transport organisation is helping to maintain rural bus routes following drastic budget cuts. Dorset Community Transport is operating services on almost half the routes previously run by Dorset County Council. It comes after government cuts...
More than 12,000 residents and businesses have improved their digital skills thanks to special workshops in Devon and Somerset. The Get up to Speed initiative runs free workshops and talks for communities and businesses to help boost digital...
RURAL businesses have the chance to explore support services and funding at a conference in north-east England. More than 100 rural businesses from across the region are expected to attend the Rural Business Conference 2016. Hosted by...
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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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