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THE government has unveiled plans allowing local councils to retain £26bn of revenue from business rates. Proposals that the government says will promote growth and prosperity were unveiled by Chancellor George Osborne on Monday (5 October). The...
COUNTRYSIDE communities will be damaged by 'voluntary' Right-to-Buy proposals, rural leaders have warned. Most housing associations have voted for a deal between the government and National Housing Federation - but rural organisations argue that it does not provide...
RURAL businesses in 12 areas across the country are set to benefit from almost £7m, says the government. Funding is available to get their businesses off the ground and promote tourism, said Defra minister George Eustice. "This...
SIX villages and market towns have been shortlisted in a competition to find Britain's best High Streets. In total, some 21 finalists across seven categories will battle it out in a public vote to be crowned winner of...
More villages and rural areas now have reliable 3G mobile coverage thanks to a special initiative. The latest villages connected by Vodafone's Rural Open Sure Signal scheme are High Kelling, Hillington, and Upper Sheringham, Norfolk. ...
A pioneering telecare scheme is under way to support people living with dementia across Hampshire. The pathfinder scheme is being run by Hampshire County Council in partnership with Argenti Telecare . See also: How...
RURAL local authorities are among those to benefit from a £25m fuel poverty fund. Nationwide more than 7,000 households across England will benefit from £25m worth of government funding to keep bills low. The £25 million Central...
BT has outlined its vision for better broadband amid criticism at the slow rollout of superfast connections. The company has unveiled plans for a new universal minimum broadband speed of 5-10 Megabits per second (Mbps) for every home...
A long-awaited response is expected this autumn to a major report examining the impact of government policies on rural communities. Almost eight months has passed since the publication of an independent review examining how the government ensures rural...
THE government has reiterated its pledge to combat the scourge of illegal rubbish dumping in the countryside. Earlier this year, one of the worst cases of rural fly-tipping saw an estimated 40 tonnes of industrial waste dumped in a...
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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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