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THE impact of NHS reforms on rural communities is to be examined by the government. The DEFRA project will look at how reforms to the health and care system under the Health and Social Care Act 2012 have...
POLICE and Crime Commissioners are using innovative ways to address rural concerns, says an influential group of MPs. The latest progress report on Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) was published by the Home Affairs Select Committee on Monday,...
COUNCILLORS in West Oxfordshire hope to deliver high-speed broadband to all rural residents and local businesses. The district council has agreed to back an independent service provider in a bid to secure superfast broadband for as many residents...
GOVERNMENT proposals threaten to reduce the delivery of much-needed affordable housing in the countryside. The warning was issued by the Rural Services Network in response to a government consultation on a proposed 10-unit threshold for section 106 affordable...
RURAL stakeholders are urged to let the government know how local authorities can cut costs by sharing service delivery. The call for evidence on service transformation will feed into an independent panel examining what needs to happen nationally...
LACK of trust is a major barrier to the wider adoption of online government services, reveals a poll. Online government services are proving popular but more must be done to reassure the public about data security, it found....
RURAL crime is the subject of a special debate expected to include contributions from police and community groups. The 4Policing consultancy group is facilitating a social media Twitter session on the subject of rural crime on Wednesday, 30...
COUNCILS are being urged to quiz local government minister Brandon Lewis on funding for local authorities that reform the way they deliver services. The special live phone-in with Mr Lewis on the government's "Transformation Challenge" takes place between...
Councils can bid for a share of £300m in extra borrowing to build up to 10,000 affordable homes, says the government. Local authorities can bid for a share of the money which is being made available through an...
NEW awards are set to recognise the contribution made by community enterprises to improving rural services. The Plunkett Foundation Rural Community Ownership Awards recognise projects by rural residents who have set up or run a social enterprise to...
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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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