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COUNTRYSIDE communities will be hit hard by the latest round of government cuts, warns the Rural Services Network. The government's finance settlement for local authorities fails to meet the needs of hard-pressed rural councils, said network chief executive...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Tuesday 23 December 2014 The government's finance settlement for local authorities [1] fails to meet the needs of hard-pressed rural councils, said the Rural Services Network [2]. Network chief executive Graham Biggs...
THE chief executive of Broadband Delivery UK has come under fire from MPs over the company's failure to meet rural internet access targets. Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) is the company set up to manage delivery of the government's...
A GUIDE promoting affordable rural homes has been launched by the Rural Housing Alliance and Rural Services Network. The guide, aimed at parish councils across England, promotes the benefit of affordable rural housing developments and the role that...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Thursday 11 December 2014 A new guide promoting affordable rural homes has been launched by the Rural Housing Alliance and the Rural Services Network. The guide, aimed at parish councils across England,...
THE Rural Services Network has published its manifesto ahead of the 2015 general election, calling for a fairer deal for rural England. The document, Seeking the Best for Rural England , calls on an incoming government to set...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Wednesday 10 December 2014 The Rural Services Network [1] has published its manifesto ahead of the 2015 general election - calling for a fairer deal for rural England from an incoming...
A £1.6m bid has been approved to boost farming and rural businesses in Leicestershire. The county council and the Leicestershire Rural Partnership (LRP) are celebrating after Defra and the European Union's LEADER scheme agreed the application. The...
Devolution is often talked about in a national or urban context. But what might devolution mean for rural England? Jessica Sellick investigates. When devolution began it was a process designed to decentralise government and give more powers to...
FOUR largely rural local authorities working together to save money have been awarded £2.9m in government funding. The four councils said the funding would enable them to work together effectively while still retaining political independence and decision-making powers....
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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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