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The Final Local Government Finance Settlement is now confirmed. Our updated analysis examines the implications for rural areas. Read more.
“None of the 300 Communities Are Here”: Cornwall Calls Out Government Over Missed Support Plunkett UK and local campaigners in Cornwall called on the government to provide even stronger support for rural communities during a recent event at The Eden...
A Llandwrog pub is enhancing its support for local residents by expanding its community facilities to support social connection and accessibility. Ty’n Llan is a busy community hub which, since reopening in 2021, provides a safe and welcoming space where...
Plunkett UK has responded to the Government’s recent announcement on the future of the Post Office, acknowledging several positive commitments – but warning that the framework still lacks a full understanding of how rural communities sustain their local branches. As...
A week-long celebration of the country’s more than 10,000 village halls will officially launch during a special opening event in rural Lancashire next week. Village Halls Week, which runs between Monday 16 and Sunday 22 March, is an annual event...
Thetford Town Council has earned the Prestigious National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Quality Gold Award, setting the Benchmark for Excellence in Local Governance. This nationally recognised accreditation confirms that the council operates at the highest standard of best practice,...
The voluntary Board of the Lyvennet Community Trust (LCT) has announced an agreement with Eden Housing Association (EHA) to secure the long?term future of their homes at Stoneworks Garth in Crosby Ravensworth. LCT concluded that transferring ownership and management of...
Parish and town councils from across England were honoured at the NALC 2026 Star Council Awards, held on 24 February at the prestigious House of Lords. The ceremony brought together councillors, clerks, MPs, parliamentarians, academics and national stakeholders to celebrate...
A new UK and Ireland-wide study is seeking views on what matters most for cancer care and research in rural and coastal communities. Led by researchers at the University of Lincoln, the Rural and Coastal Cancer Research Priority Setting Exercise...
Community Catalysts is inviting practitioners and partners to join its next New Social Leaders cohort, starting this March – a peer support programme designed to strengthen neighbourhood and place-based health initiatives. If you are working to improve wellbeing at a...
Kate Henderson, Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation, has warned that proposed changes to Section 106 requirements in the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) could significantly reduce the delivery of affordable housing. The Government is consulting on proposals...
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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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