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DARKER nights and economic uncertainty are a recipe for an increase in rural crime, business leaders have warned. October and November are statistically the two months in the year where police receive more reports of burglaries than any...
RURAL population census data is under threat following proposals being considered by the Office for National Statistics. Despite its importance for rural policy analysis and parish-level neighbourhood planning, options for future censuses could spell the end for data...
MPs press the case for a fairer funding settlement for rural local authorities during a House of Commons debate. The backbench business debate took place at Westminster on Thursday, 10 October 2013. It was secured by Conservative...
RURAL homes command a significant price premium over urban homes in all regions, reveals the latest research. People in the countryside can typically expect to pay more than their urban counterparts - even though rural house prices have...
RURAL health issues were at the forefront of the debate during a national conference on Friday (18 October). The national Rural Health Network Conference was organised by the Rural Services Network , and supported by Devon County Council...
COUNTRYSIDE campaigners are divided over proposals that would make it easier to convert agricultural buildings into houses. The Department for Communities and Local Government is consulting on proposals that would allow existing farm buildings to be converted to...
THE government has agreed to meet with campaigners calling for a fairer deal for rural local authorities. Local government minister Brandon Lewis agreed to the meeting after MPs called on the government to recognise the significantly higher cost...
RURAL youngsters must not be penalised by plans to impose additional restrictions on novice drivers to improve road safety, say campaigners. Suggestions to improve young driver safety could include night time driving curfews and a ban for novice...
NEW laws making it harder for thieves to dispose of stolen scrap metal have been welcomed by rural businesses. Rogue traders who buy and sell scrap metal for cash face £5000 fine under laws designed to stamp out...
RURAL GPs have warned of a looming crisis if attempts to attract medical graduates to become family doctors continue to have limited success. The topic was raised at the annual Rural Primary Care Conference, organised by...
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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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