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RURAL pupils are missing out because their schools are among those with the poorest internet connections. Pupils in more than half of all UK state schools have poor access to ICT and computers, said the British Educational Suppliers...
THE government is being urged to address the growing crisis of fuel poverty in rural communities. The call comes in a joint report by fuel poverty charity National Energy Action (NEA) and rural energy supplier Calor Gas Ltd...
RURAL business leaders are calling on local authorities to ban sky lanterns. A handful of councils have banned the lanterns, which campaigners say can harm livestock and are a fire risk. The Country Land and Business Association...
MOBILE broadband is more cost effective in rural areas than fibre-based connections, suggests a study. Urban areas pass the cost benefit test of rolling out fibre broadband infrastructure by a large margin, according to researchers at the London...
PLANS submitted to DEFRA aim to support 139 businesses and create 79 jobs in rural Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire is stretching its development strategy into rural areas of the county with proposals to support 139 businesses and create 79 jobs...
RURAL residents are being urged to save money by stocking up on heating oil before winter. The Buy Oil Early Campaign is being run by Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE), Citizens Advice , the UK Advisory Forum...
HOUSE prices are rising so much that soon only the wealthiest people will be able to buy their own home, says a report. Only the wealthiest of the next generation will be able to buy a home if...
THE Rural Services Network has urged the government to abandon proposals to exempt smaller developments from affordable housing requirements. The Department for Communities and Local Government has been canvassing opinion on proposals to introduce a 10-unit threshold for...
RURAL councils are among 80 local authorities sharing £9m in government funding for reducing costs by joining up services. The latest successful bidders to the government's Transformation Challenge Award were announced on Friday (12 September). Local government...
NEW planning measures aim to ensure greater fairness while protecting the countryside from unauthorised traveller sites, says the government. Proposed new measures to tackle travellers who flout planning rules and abuse the system would crack down on unauthorised...
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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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