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England’s tourism sector risks being overwhelmed by record number of visitors and growing skills gaps, say council leaders. The UK’s tourism sector provides 3.1m jobs – many of them in rural areas. It is worth £126bn to the economy...
One of the most rural parts of the UK now has the fastest broadband following a long-running community campaign. Following a campaign begun over four years ago, almost 400 homes and businesses in West Dorset's Marshwood Vale now enjoy access...
The Plunkett Foundation is welcoming applications for this year’s annual awards celebrating achievements of rural community businesses in tackling rural issues. The 2018 Rural Community Ownership Awards, which are being sponsored by the Hastoe Housing Association, are open for...
Rural leaders and police have come together to help combat crime in the countryside. The National Farmers Union hosted a roundtable meeting where government officials, police and farmers discussed solutions to help tackle the increasing levels of rural crime....
Rural businesses have welcomed a joint pledge to improve mobile phone coverage in the countryside. It follows negotiations linked to the new Electronics Communications Code which aims to facilitate the installation and maintenance of mobile phone networks. The...
A new stretch of recently opened coastal path will benefit the rural economy, says the government. Natural England opened the latest stretch of the England Coast Path, giving walkers uninterrupted access to 44 miles of coastline between South Bents...
The cost of rural crime is rising at its fastest level since 2010, reveal the latest figures from rural insurer NFU Mutual. Overall, rural crime cost an estimated £44.5m in 2017 – an increase of 13.4% on the previous...
The Green Belt remains under severe pressure, despite government commitments to its protection, according to a new report. Published by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), the annual State of the Green Belt report says 460,000 homes are...
Rural young people feel optimistic about their future – despite the challenges of transport, access to services, employment and connectivity. The Rural Youth Project survey collated the opinions of over 750 young people living or working in rural areas...
Local councils have called for a national debabe on how to pay for adult social care and rescue services for older and disabled people from collapse. The Local Government Association said years of significant underfunding of councils, rising demand...
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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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