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George Osborne has unveiled £22.5m to support business growth in north-east England – with special focus on rural communities. The Chancellor made the announcement during a visit to Simpson Malt in Berwick-upon-Tweed on Thursday (3 July). The...
FIVE community shops and one co-operative pub have won prestigious awards from the Plunkett Foundation. The six winners of their first ever UK Rural Community Ownership Awards were announced at a national ceremony on Wednesday (2 July). ...
RURAL areas are becoming some of the least affordable places to live in the country, says a report. People living and working in the countryside are being pushed out, as house prices in rural areas soar, second homes...
The BBC is to change its rural affairs coverage after a review found it tackled too many issues from an urban perspective. Commissioned by the BBC Trust, the independent review was led by Heather Hancock, a former managing...
UNFETTERED competition threatens to end regular daily postal deliveries to rural areas, Royal Mail has warned. The recently privatised firm has called for an immediate review of the issue and the implementation of any regulatory changes needed to...
RURAL affairs secretary Owen Paterson visited Wiltshire to reaffirm the government's support for local efforst to improve flood alleviation. Mr Paterson travelled to Trowbridge where he met officials from Wiltshire Council and its partners on Thursday (26 June)....
BUSINESSES in rural Lincolnshire are being asked to share their thoughts on future grant-funded projects in their community. Engagement events held around the county are giving local people the chance to discuss the priorities for future development in...
Community-owned shops are often performing better than major supermarket chains, says a rural review of the sector. Launched by the Plunkett Foundation on Friday (20 June), the study says 2013 was another good year for the community shop...
THE government has launched a national competition to find Britain's best high streets. Local government minister Brandon Lewis launched the Great British High Street Awards amid new evidence showing that high streets were "rising to the challenge set...
THE winners have been announced for a £10m governmment fund to explore ways of bringing superfast broadband to the UK's most remote areas. Eight different projects using a range of technologies have been shortlisted to progress to 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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