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TEN MPs have been appointed to a committee that will scrutinise the government's work on rural issues. The MPs were appointed to the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) Committee on Wednesday (8 July). ...
NEW rules aim to make it easier for rural broadband users to switch provider so they get a better service. Telecoms watchdog Ofcom said broadband providers also needed to provide better information so customers could compare offers and...
Devon MP Neil Parish has been elected chairman of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee. Mr Parish, who represents the Tiverton and Honiton constituency , was the sole candidate nominated for the post. The former...
BUSINESS leaders have urged the new government to take early action to prioritise the rural economy. Ministers could provide a much needed boost to the rural economy during their first 100 days in office, said the Country...
RURAL services will top the agenda at a major conference to be held in Cheltenham this autumn. Organised by the Rural Services Network, the Rural Conference 2015 is being held on 8-9 September. The venue is the...
RURAL broadband connections are half as fast as those available in cities - and much slower than the national average. In 2014, the average broadband speed in rural England was 13Mbits per second compared to 26Mbps in urban...
BUSINESSES in east Cheshire can take advantage of two schemes to help them reap the benefits of superfast broadband. Small and medium-sized businesses could get grants of up to £3,000 to upgrade to a superfast or ultrafast broadband...
SLOW broadband connections threaten to undermine the rural economy – and can only be fixed by government investment, MPs have been told. Rural leaders briefed MPs ahead of a debate led by Tiverton and...
RURAL communities are being left behind by the government's broadband plans, MPs have warned. The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee fears hard to reach rural communities are being overlooked in the race to upgrade basic internet connections...
MPs have clashed with civil servants and telecom bosses over the delivery of better broadband to rural areas. A Public Accounts Committee hearing examining the government's progress on delivering superfast rural broadband was held on Wednesday (28 January)....
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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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