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A £138m bid aims to fund rural development projects in Oxfordshire. The bid is being made by a group representing businesses and community organisations, with support from South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils. It...
POLICE are to invest £1.5m a year to help combat rural crime in Warwickshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The funding - until 2016 - was announced by West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner Bill Longmore. It will...
A RURAL housing review is exploring how more affordable homes can be provided in the countryside. 'Where next for rural affordable housing?' is the question posed by Lord Best, chairman of the Rural Housing Policy Review. Set...
A SUSSEX seminar is examining how future LEADER funding could support the rural economy from 2015. LEADER, part of the Rural Development Programme for England, aims to improve the competitiveness of farming and forestry, support a diverse and...
BUSINESS centres in north-east England have joined forces to create a network to stimulate rural economic growth. The Rural Connect network was launched with new and established businesses in mind enabling them greater access to business support services,...
THE Post Office has unveiled a fleet of 40 new vehicles to serve 250 rural locations every week across the UK. Kitted out to provide a walk-in post office on wheels, the vehicles are operated by subpostmasters who...
A NEW grant-making trust aims to encourage and support community-led enterprises. The Big Lottery fund has awarded a contract to a consortium led by Locality, the Plunkett Foundation and UnLtd ahead of the launch of a planned £150m...
INVESTMENT plans contained in the Queen's Speech must also benefit the countryside, rural leaders have warned. The Country Land and Business Association said it welcomed government proposals to "bolster investment in infrastructure" and "reform planning law to improve...
RURAL insurer NFU Mutual has announced the return of its annual country crime fighters awards. With a cash fund of up to £1,500 available, the awards will help to recognise and celebrate unsung rural heroes by providing them...
FOUR local councils have unveiled plans to team up and deliver public services – a partnership they claim will save £55m over 10 years. The '2020 Vision for Joint Working' involves the district councils of Cotswold, Forest of...
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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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