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ARE living, working rural landscapes integral to economic growth? Jessica Sellick investigates. The natural environment includes a range of landscapes – from uplands to urban fringe and coastline – with many people appreciating local distinctiveness: from the historic...
The Government has an ambition for increased levels of cycling, and it is easy to see how it would be beneficial both in easing road congestion as well as increasing rates of physical activity. The following analysis takes a look...
One of England's biggest counties is backing a national campaign to promote rural road safety. North Yorkshire County Council said it welcomed a national government Think! campaign to encourage responsible driving on rural roads. More people die...
A TYPICAL rural pub injects £100,000 into the local community – and is much more than just a place to drink. The impact of pubs on rural communities in England was measured by Ignazio Cabras, a reader at...
A West Midlands MEP is calling for the region's rural emergency services to be protected and safeguarded. UKIP MEP James Carver said government figures highlighted the need for rural emergency services to be protected from any cuts. ...
MORE people die on rural roads than on motorways – but drivers are oblivious to the risks, suggests new research. Some 60% of fatalities occur on country roads, with three people dying each day – a death rate...
A MAJOR rural policy conference is to examine the different demands placed on the countryside. The conference, Countryside Values for the 21st Century , is being organised by Gloucestershire University's Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI). ...
A POLICE and crime commissioner has pledged to divert police resources from urban areas to the countryside if a major survey finds that farmers and landowners ‘do not feel secure’. Wiltshire police and crime commissioner Angus Macpherson said he...
A LACK of universities and colleges means some rural areas are academic cold-spots, says a report. New data exploring the link between economic growth and higher education provision was published by the Higher Education Funding Council for England...
VILLAGE halls are struggling to find new recruits to manage the buildings, reveals a study. England’s 10,000 village halls rely on more than 12m hours of volunteering each year to deliver their vital role at the heart of...
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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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