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Future of Rural Areas
RURAL researchers will visit two farmers' markets to talk about food and farming – and how their work affects the products we buy. The researchers, from the Countryside and Community Research Institute at the University of Gloucestershire,...
Many rural homes could be heated by vegetable oil within the next five years, claims an industry report. Rural homes currently heated by oil could switch to a renewable alternative, such as a vegetable oil blend, by...
A county council is minimising verge growth on rural roadsides – and saving money at the same time. With over 4,970 miles of rural verges, Dorset County Council aims to reduce the cost of ongoing maintenance by reducing...
A NEW initiative aims to help rural communities develop and manage their own housing project. Launched this autumn by Action in Rural Sussex (AiRS), the new service aims to increase the quality and supply of affordable housing...
Northumberland County Council is spearheading a new initiative to ensure rural areas have a voice in the UK’s economic future. The local authority, in collaboration with Durham University's Institute of Local Governance , hopes to help shape...
A group of rural residents have taken over their local petrol station in a bid to save it from closure. The Upper Dales Community Partnership has been granted a three-year lease on the Dale Head Garage in...
Buying a house in the countryside costs 20% than it does in a town or city, according to the latest figures. Although a 'rural premium' exists across the country, rural homes are comparitively much more expensive in some areas...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Tuesday, 26 September 2017 Rural Services Network: The right homes in the right places Responding to government proposals to increase the supply of new homes [1], Rural Services Network [2] chief executive...
The need for more affordable rural homes continues to rise, the Rural Services Network has warned. The network issued the warning in response to government proposals to increase the supply of new homes. Called Planning for the right...
A focus on meeting market demand is failing to provide homes people need, say rural campaigners. The government's failure to prioritise genuine local needs will perpertuate the housing crisis, says the Campaign to Protect Rural England. Current methods...
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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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