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RISING fuel prices mean more people are going hungry to heat their homes, a rural councillor has warned. The number of Lincolnshire households in fuel poverty will double over the next few years, said Colin Davie, of Lincolnshire...
RURAL residents are being urged to take action ahead of an expected increase in theft and burglaries. Police are warning that domestic burglaries are likely to rise the days start getting lighter, and people leave open windows and...
SUPPORTING local shops and community facilities are among key plans for a market town. A regeneration masterplan drawn up by Durham County Council for Crook aims to support retail development and improve the town centre environment. Local...
COMPETITION watchdogs should investigate high rural fuel prices, the government has been told. Tory MP Sarah Newton believes the Office of Fair Trading should look into the reasons why petrol costs up to 5p/litre more in rural areas....
PLANS to reform the local bus subsidy system have been welcomed by Britain's biggest bus operator. The government proposals aim to attract more people on to buses while giving local transport authorities more influence over local bus networks....
A NEW broadband scheme aims to boost business in the North Yorkshire market towns of Malton and Norton. But firms must act quickly as funding deadlines mean that applications for grants must be submitted by 30th April 2012....
VILLAGES and small towns are bearing the brunt of police station closures, reveals a survey. One third of police stations have closed or are set to close, forcing rural residents to report crimes to officers many miles away,...
RURAL residents pay more to fill up their cars than their urban counterparts, reveals new research. Diesel is 4p per litre more expensive at rural filling stations than at stations in urban areas, the study found. The...
THE Rural Services Network is looking for examples of good practice in rural service delivery. The call for evidence is part of a commission from Defra , led by Rural Innovation . Stakeholders are being asked to...
RURAL communities in East Sussex are being urged to join the push for superfast broadband. Residents and businesses are being asked to join an East Sussex County Council campaign for better access to reliable and faster broadband within...
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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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