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The Rural Services Network highlights critical findings from the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) regarding the state of rural policing in England and Wales. Based on Freedom of Information (FOI) requests submitted by the CLA to 36...
The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Rural Business and the Rural Powerhouse has released a detailed report exploring the cost-of-living crisis in rural areas and investigating the extent of the 'rural premium' Government neglect of the rural...
Farming UK reports that the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has issued that the Government must set out clear steps on how it will level up the rural economy in order to benefit rural communities New planning measures...
The All Party Parliamentary Group on The Rural Powerhouse publishes £43bn blueprint for economic growth in the countryside The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the Rural Powerhouse has published a new report on how to level up the rural economy. ...
The Yorkshire Post reports that polling commissioned by the Country Land and Business Association in the UK’s five most rural counties found that 46 per cent of respondents had voted Conservative at the last General Election, however voter intention is...
Farmers Weekly reports that rural businesses have been offered an extension to the annual investment allowance at £1 million until March 2023 Last Wednesday, the Chancellor announced that the allowance offers 100% relief against spending on plant and equipment...
The Telegraph reports on warnings from the Country Land and Business Association that Government climate change policies could trigger a ‘mass sale’ of rural rental properties, intensifying the countryside's housing crisis The report predicts that landlords will be forced...
Publications including Farming UK and Somerset Live have reported on new research showing an increase in interest in rural locations among home buyers The papers reported on research from Zoopla which revealed that the rural district of Ryedale in...
Call for Government to level-up rural areas to support England’s economic recovery from COVID-19 Rural Coalition urges Government to unlock untapped potential of rural communities and economies and to address long-standing inequalities A coalition of thirteen...
The Shropshire Star reports that the Country Landowners Association (CLA) is urging walkers, cyclists and horse riders to stick to the Countryside Code whilst enjoying the fresh air after the Christmas festivities this winter The CLA, which represents 30,000...
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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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