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RURAL areas receive lower funding and spend less on social care – despite having more older people than urban local authorities, reveals a report. Rural authorities which tend to have older and less deprived populations receive lower grant...
RURAL residents are to attend discussion groups as part of a review of library services in East Sussex. The review is being undertaken by East Sussex County Council , which is is examining how it provides rural and...
MPs have demanded that ambulances respond quicker to life-threatening rural emergencies. The joint call was made by Dan Poulter , MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich; and Peter Aldous , MP for Waveney in north-east Suffolk. ...
BUDGET reductions have forced a review of local bus services in Leicestershire. Leicestershire County Council is inviting residents to have their say on plans to save £750,000 over two years by replacing under-used bus services with more flexible...
RISING fuel prices mean more people are going hungry to heat their homes, a rural councillor has warned. The number of Lincolnshire households in fuel poverty will double over the next few years, said Colin Davie, of Lincolnshire...
RURAL residents are being urged to take action ahead of an expected increase in theft and burglaries. Police are warning that domestic burglaries are likely to rise the days start getting lighter, and people leave open windows and...
SUPPORTING local shops and community facilities are among key plans for a market town. A regeneration masterplan drawn up by Durham County Council for Crook aims to support retail development and improve the town centre environment. Local...
COMPETITION watchdogs should investigate high rural fuel prices, the government has been told. Tory MP Sarah Newton believes the Office of Fair Trading should look into the reasons why petrol costs up to 5p/litre more in rural areas....
PLANS to reform the local bus subsidy system have been welcomed by Britain's biggest bus operator. The government proposals aim to attract more people on to buses while giving local transport authorities more influence over local bus networks....
A NEW broadband scheme aims to boost business in the North Yorkshire market towns of Malton and Norton. But firms must act quickly as funding deadlines mean that applications for grants must be submitted by 30th April 2012....
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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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