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ONE of England's biggest rural counties says 90% of premises will have access to superfast broadband by this summer. North Yorkshire County Council says it is pressing ahead with its commitment to bringing faster broadband to communities across the...
Setting up a community broadband scheme is hard work, but short term steps can also solve your problems, says Daniel Heery. Setting up a community broadband scheme is hard work, but short term steps can also solve your...
A Worcestershire MP is urging local businesses to help make the case for better rural broadband. Harriett Baldwin is calling on local entrepreneurs to take part in a survey to help Worcestershire County Council to get more investment to...
BT has been ordered to separate from its network provider Openreach – in a move aimed at improving broadband and phone services. The split was ordered by Ofcom, the government's telecommunications watchdog, after BT failed to offer voluntary...
The quality of rural broadband provision is a key issue to an area's economic competitiveness and in providing efficient access to services. This factsheet below uses data collected by Ofcom to present the picture for rural England. Factsheet -...
RURAL business owners fear they could be "unfairly punished" if they are made to submit tax information online. Concern about the government's plan to digitise all tax-related accounting from 2018 was raised by the Country, Land and Business...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Monday 24 October 2016 The Rural Services Network – which represents more than 250 local authorities and organisations in rural areas [1] – has urged the government to use its forthcoming Autumn...
The Rural Services Network has urged the government to use its forthcoming Autumn Statement to address challenges faced by rural communities. The network has called on Chancellor Philip Hammond to include two targeted measures in the Autumn Statement...
North Yorkshire County Council has agreed £20.5m to bring faster connections to rural areas. The local authority said the third phase of its superfast broadband programme reinforced its commitment to making the area a better place. It...
URGENT action is needed to improve rural mobile phone coverage, business leaders have warned. Introduced this month, the government's Digital Economy Bill includes a pledge for faster rural broadband – but business leaders say better mobile coverage is...
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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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