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THE rural economy is said to be firmly in recovery as growth spreads from non-farming businesses to the agricultural sector. Seen as a barometer of business in the countryside, the Rural Economy Index (REI) has shown continued improvement...
BUS services in parts of England could disappear due to funding cuts, warns a report. Some 47% of local authorities are reducing their support for buses for 2013 with a number threatening to remove all support in the...
MILLIONS of people are being left behind by the government's Big Society project, claims a report which calls for a "radical review" of the initiative. The Big Society Audit 2013 , released by think tank Civil Exchange ,...
More rural jobs could be created by extending a network of enterprise hubs across the countryside, suggests a report. The North East Rural Growth Network Programme is one of five DEFRA funded national pilot programmes testing ways of...
LOCAL authority leaders have given a cautious welcome to measures outlined in the government's Autumn Statement. The government claims measures contained in the statement will ensure local authorities have the funding and powers needed to drive the economy...
BUSINESSES across Devon and Somerset are being urged to submit rural grant applications before a deadline early next month. Over £600,000 has already been allocated from the £1m Heart of the South West Rural Enterprise Grant (REG) fund...
AN influential committee of MPs has accused the government of shifting the goalposts so fewer households are recorded as being in fuel poverty. Households in fuel poverty are usually defined as those which spend more than 10% of...
CAMPAIGNERS remain concerned about the future for rural Post Offices - despite a £20m programme. The programme aims to provide support for around 3,400 crucial community and outreach Post Office branches, often in more sparsely populated locations. ...
A RURAL wireless broadband supplier is marking its second anniversary with a ten-fold extension in its coverage. More homes and businesses than ever before are now benefiting from the wireless technology used by ThinkingWISP in Norfolk. ThinkingWISP...
THE government has unveiled £640m in additional funding to completet the modernisation of the Post Office network. The additional money – covering the three years up to 2018 to maintain over 11,500 Post Office branches – includes £20m...
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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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