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The Telegraph reports on warnings from the Country Land and Business Association that Government climate change policies could trigger a ‘mass sale’ of rural rental properties, intensifying the countryside's housing crisis The report predicts that landlords will be forced...
On 18 Nov 2020, the Prime Minister laid out his plans for the 10 Point Plan for Green Industrial Revolution Government said: “The plan – which is part of the PM’s mission to level up across the country -...
The Guardian has reported on warnings that cuts and a lack of support from central government have hampered local authority attempts to tackle climate change Three-quarters of local authorities across the UK have issued climate emergency declarations over the...
Article written by David Cope, Countryside Climate Network Coordinator David Cope, UK100’s Countryside Climate Network Coordinator, spoke at the Rural Service Network ’s annual conference Revitalising Rural on Thursday. In this adaption of David’s talk, he spells out why...
This is an article about how one little Parish Council is doing its very best to help combat the threat of climate change Climate change and forestry: the time for action is now There is now a...
Somerset County Gazette reports that rural stakeholders are joining forces to create a rural recovery plan for the south west, and are calling on rural groups to take part and help shape the region’s future Working with partners including...
The Ripley and Heanor News writes that authorities in Derbyshire have called upon the Government to take notice of the expertise that rural communities can offer in combating climate change Rural councils have joined forces to set up the...
A group of rural council leaders has launched a new network to promote the voice of the countryside in the climate change debate. In a letter published on the 24th June by the new Countryside Climate Network, a cross-party...
The CPRE have announced two events which will focus on their manifesto post coronavirus as well as possible countryside solutions to the climate change emergency. Details of these events are below: Launch of CPRE, the countryside charity’s Post-coronavirus...
The rural economy needs more support from the next Government to ensure it does not miss key targets such as climate change, the managing director of Madeleys Chartered Surveyors has said The Shropshire Star covers the comments, which outline...
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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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