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A FURTHER 250 communities are taking greater control of local issues, says the government. More people were using the Community Rights programme to have a greater say on everything from job creation to health priorities, said communities minister...
VILLAGE halls face higher running costs due to inadvertent consequences from this summer's Budget. A rise in Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) rise from 6 to 9.5% will mean a typical village hall with a £1,000 premium will pay...
More than £60,000 has been awarded to help village halls support rural communities in the south of England. Hampshire County Council awarded £61,890 in grants to six village halls across the county. "Village Halls are the life blood...
Rural experts have voiced "deep concern" at plans to extend the Right to Buy to housing association tenants. The government is proposing to extend the Right to Buy to Housing Association tenants as part of its Housing Bill....
A SHORTAGE of affordable homes is pricing local young people and families out of the countryside, the government has been warned. Parts of rural England could become "pensioner pockets" as the number of older residents soars as younger...
THE importance of affordable homes in maintaining communities is being highlighted during Rural Housing Week. Projects by housing associations and issues around the provision of affordable homes will be showcased during Rural Housing Week 2015, which runs from 6-12...
A SAFETY campaign urging drivers and bikers to take extra care on rural roads has been launched in Gloucestershire. Launched by Gloucestershire Road Safety Partnership, the campaign reminds drivers to 'Think Bike - Look Twice and Drivers...
THE government has published guidance explaining how it defines a rural area. Wherever possible, the Rural-Urban Classification is used to distinguish rural and urban areas, says the guidance. Published on Thursday (25 June), the classification defines areas...
THOUSANDS of hate crimes against people targeted because of their sexual orientation go unreported – particularly in rural areas, says a report. Some 35,000 cases of hate crime against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people go unreported...
Council leaders have called for tough new rules to tackle lorry drivers who bring bedlam to rural villages. The Local Government Association wants local authorities to be able to issue fines to 'heavy haulage road rogues' to lorry...
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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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