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Rural Communities
A PILOT scheme aims to encourage more rural students to study at top universities. Oxford University will pilot a summer school this year to help maximise engagement with students from educationally disadvantaged regions – including rural and coastal areas....
Urgent action is needed to provide more affordable homes in the countryside, says the Rural Services Network. The network issued the warning in response to a report by MPs which said the government lacked ambition to solve the UK's...
RURAL charities are among those to share £22.7m in government funding to support older veterans. The money will help organisations provide access to health care and carers, support with using the internet, and offering general advice. Defence Minister...
DOZENS of community groups have been awarded a share of £2m to help keep rural people on the move. The money was awarded by the government in the second round of the £25 million Community Minibus Fund. Some...
A POLICE team dedicated to serving rural communities is celebrating its first anniversary – and its 100th arrest. One year in, and North Yorkshire Police's Rural Taskforce says it is leading the way dealing with crime and other issues...
Britain's best rural places to live in 2017 have been revealed in the latest annual quality of life survey. The Orkney Islands are rated as the rural district of the UK with the highest quality of life. Wychavon...
Rural communities will benefit from new measures to make homes cheaper to heat, says the government. Changes to the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) will make sure energy companies give support to people struggling to meet their heating bills, it...
Representatives from England's 10,000 parish and town aim to raise their profile by marching on parliament. The third ever 'Lobby Day' by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) will see local councillors meet with parliamentarians at Westminster. Community...
An extra £2bn in funding is unlikely to resolve the challenges faced by adult social care providers, warn local authorities. An additional £2bn for councils to provide adult social care over the next three years was announced by chancellor...
Further action is neeeded to ensure that the government's Housing White Paper delivers for rural areas, an expert has warned. Jo Lavis, of Rural Housing Solutions, says the general thrust of the paper offers some potentially helpful mechanisms to...
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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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