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The Rural Services Network (RSN) has joined more than 40 leading housing, homelessness, and anti-poverty organisations in signing a joint letter to the UK Government urging action to unfreeze Local Housing Allowance (LHA) in the forthcoming Budget. The...
The Government has announced an £84 million package to help councils prevent homelessness and support families this winter. Unveiled on World Homeless Day (10 October), the funding aims to provide immediate help for children and families in temporary accommodation...
A network of independent advisors working to tackle England’s rural housing crisis has paved the way for potentially more than 2,000 affordable homes to be built across the country. Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE), in...
All GP practices in England are now required to keep their online consultation tools open throughout core hours, from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. The Department of Health and Social Care says the change will help...
The Government has announced a new Pride in Place programme , which will hand local communities new powers and funding to revitalise high streets, public spaces, and community assets. The initiative forms part of the Government’s Plan for...
The Department for Business and Trade , together with the Post Office , has launched a public consultation seeking views on the future of the Post Office network. The consultation covers a wide range of issues, including the...
In rural areas across England, accessing essential government services can often be a significant hurdle. Long travel times, limited public transport options, and inconsistent broadband coverage create barriers for rural residents that people in other parts of the country may...
Remote coastal communities are being left behind and need urgent, targeted support, MPs warned in a Commons debate last week . Leading the discussion, Perran Moon MP described how areas like Cornwall face unique pressures that...
A new system of NHS league tables has been launched across England, with every trust now ranked quarterly against clear standards covering urgent and emergency care, planned operations, mental health and ambulance services. The government says the...
The Campaign for Better Transport has welcomed a major report from the House of Commons Transport Select Committee , which backs many of its key calls for improving bus services in rural areas and small towns. ...
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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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