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Rural Communities
HUNDREDS of millions of pounds are "up for grabs" for councils to build more affordable homes. A second round of bidding has been launched as the government said 15 councils could borrow £60m in additional funds over two...
THE Big Lottery Fund has announced almost £1.4m to help rural communities set up social enterprises. Building on the success of the Village SOS programme, the Fund's new investment will see the launch of the Village SOS Learning,...
FIVE community shops and one co-operative pub have won prestigious awards from the Plunkett Foundation. The six winners of their first ever UK Rural Community Ownership Awards were announced at a national ceremony on Wednesday (2 July). ...
RURAL areas are becoming some of the least affordable places to live in the country, says a report. People living and working in the countryside are being pushed out, as house prices in rural areas soar, second homes...
THE government has launched a national competition to find Britain's best high streets. Local government minister Brandon Lewis launched the Great British High Street Awards amid new evidence showing that high streets were "rising to the challenge set...
The Rural Housing Policy Review is now seeking views of parish councils on affordable housing. Set up by Hastoe Housing Association, the review is exploring what has changed since the production of key reports into rural affordable housing...
A £138m bid aims to fund rural development projects in Oxfordshire. The bid is being made by a group representing businesses and community organisations, with support from South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils. It...
A RURAL housing review is exploring how more affordable homes can be provided in the countryside. 'Where next for rural affordable housing?' is the question posed by Lord Best, chairman of the Rural Housing Policy Review. Set...
A SUSSEX seminar is examining how future LEADER funding could support the rural economy from 2015. LEADER, part of the Rural Development Programme for England, aims to improve the competitiveness of farming and forestry, support a diverse and...
A NEW grant-making trust aims to encourage and support community-led enterprises. The Big Lottery fund has awarded a contract to a consortium led by Locality, the Plunkett Foundation and UnLtd ahead of the launch of a planned £150m...
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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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