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Parish councils are urging the government to stand firm against developers who “want to ride roughshod” over the wishes of rural communities. It comes after developers challenged a government move to strengthen neighbourhood plans in areas where the local...
Rural business leaders have set out five action points they claim will help ease the shortage of affordable homes. The Country Land and Business Association , which represents landowners, farmers and rural businesses, said it wanted to remind the government...
England's first ever garden villages will help to ease the country's housing crisis, says the government. Garden villages are settlements of between 1,500 and 10,000 homes. The location of the first 14 garden villages was announced by the government...
THE Rural Services Network has called for £60m annually to be invested in a rural housing programme. The network made the call after Chancellor Philip Hammond used his 2016 Autumn Statement to announce £2.3bn for a new Housing...
A NEW website aims to promote the work of experts striving to improve the provision of rural housing. The Rural Housing Alliance is a group of housing associations that develop and manage affordable homes in rural areas across...
RURAL landowners have called on the government to tackle the rural housing shortage as a matter of urgency. The Country Land and Business Association said ministers should "unlock the potential" to tackle the acute housing shortage in rural...
Developing new homes in many parts of rural England has been far too difficult, says David Orr. We have a choice between a rural future of slowly atrophying villages being photographed by tourists, or a living, breathing, dynamic...
The government is expected to address rural concerns about its Housing and Planning Bill. Government ministers are expected to bring forward a number of amendments when the Bill returns to the House of Commons on Tuesday (3 May)....
Peers and rural groups have joined forces to argue for measures that protect the affordability of rural housing. The consortium includes the Rural Services Network, the Rural Housing Alliance, the Country Land and Business Association and the Campaign...
The provision of affordable housing in rural areas is an issue that has many implications for the future of communities. As such, the analysis 'A Brief Look at Housing' uses housing statistics published by the Department for Communities & Local...
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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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