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Future of Rural Areas
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Wednesday, 7 March 2018 Rural Services Network [1] assistant director Andy Dean has commented on the launch of a government consultation on proposals for a major overhaul of national planning policy [2]. ...
The Rural Services Network has welcomed proposals for a major overhaul of national planning policy. A consultation on a draft National Planning Policy Framework was launched by the government on Monday (5 March). RSN assistant director...
A major overhaul of planning rules will "deliver the homes the country needs," says the government. The review of the National Planning Policy Framework was launched on Monday (5 March). The government says more must be done to...
House builders are exploiting a legal loophole so they don't have to build as many affordable homes in the countryside, claim campaigners. Homeless charity Shelter and the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) analysed data they say...
A new system of payments aims to improve the rural environment and delivery of public goods. The government has unveiled plans to abolish farm subsidies in England and replace them with a new system of payments for...
An MP has introduced a private members bill to ensure rural communities aren't left without financial services when bank branches close. Ceredigion MP Ben Lake said he wanted to make it more difficult for banks to close,...
Church spires across the UK will be used to boost digital connectivity and broadband speeds in rural areas. The decision follows an agreement between the government and the Church of England. It encourages the Church of...
An important initiative to help safeguard vulnerable people is taking place in north-west England. Electricity North West – the company distributing electricity across Cumbria and Lancashire; and United Utilities, the water company for the region, are working together...
Support for much-needed rural community housing has received a vital boost in Ryedale, North Yorkshire. It will see Community First Yorkshire work with Ryedale District Council to tackle the challenge of providing affordable housing for local people....
An ambitious new initiative aims to research and better understand rural young people. The Rural Youth Project coincides with the 2018 Year of Young People and will combine an online survey, a series of year-long in-depth videos...
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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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