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RURAL communities get an unfair deal from the way the government funds local authorities, an independent commission has been told. The warning was made by the Rural Services Network in response to a call for evidence by the...
A £200m government fund aims to protect the countryside from development by making it easier to build on brownfield sites. Councils can now bid for government assistance to build thousands of new homes on previously-developed land, says the...
One third of rural mobile phone users say they are dissatisfied with the service they receive. Users in the countryside experience problems with making phone calls more frequently than their urban counterparts, it found. But telecoms watchdog...
MORE than 21,800 homes in Northamptonshire can now get faster fibre broadband thanks to a project led by the county council. Fifteen roadside fibre broadband cabinets have just 'gone live' in the latest communities to benefit from the...
THE government has unveiled plans it says will help revive Britain's high streets and market towns. It hopes more retailers will offer "click and collect" services – ensuring the rise of internet shopping supports local shops, rather than...
COUNCILS should prioritise development on brownfield sites – and defend the countryside against urban sprawl, a government minister has warned. Housing and planning minister Brandon Lewis made the comment in response to claims in the Daily Telegraph about...
RURAL theft cost the UK economy £44.5m last year, reveal statistics which show a rise of 5.2% on 2012. Details of the latest annual Rural Crime Survey for 2013 were unveiled by rural insurer NFU Mutual on Monday...
THE government's superfast broadband rollout has now reached more than 1m premises – but isolated areas are still proving harder to reach. Culture secretary Sajid Javid said the programme was "firmly on track" to offer high-speed internet to...
MOTORISTS are being urged to slow down on rural roads after one in three drivers admitted driving too fast. Some 33% of drivers admit driving too fast for safety on country roads, by speeding, taking bends fast or...
RURAL and market towns could qualify for support from a new urban fund for Community Land Trusts. Applications are open to the Urban CLT Project following a bidding process opened by the National CLT Network . 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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