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Publication of the Rural Report ‘Delivering Rural Opportunity’

18 March 2024

Proposing MP
Robbie Moore Con
Keighley and Ilkley
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

Robbie Moore is publishing the Rural Report 'Delivering Rural Opportunity' which details progress on the government's rural policy.

Action Requested

The statement highlights achievements such as the launch of the Smaller Abattoir Fund, improvements in 4G coverage through the Shared Rural Network, and initiatives to enhance public transport connectivity. It also outlines plans for funding community benefits near transmission infrastructure and providing grants for village halls.

Key Facts

  • The Smaller Abattoir Fund was launched with £4 million.
  • 93% of Great Britain has increased 4G coverage through the Shared Rural Network.
  • Project Gigabit has raised England gigabit coverage by 1.5% since September 2023.
  • The Rural Connectivity Accelerator will provide £7.3 million for testing new connectivity methods in remote areas.
  • The Rural Services Delivery Grant received its largest cash increase since 2018 to 2019.
  • Grants from the Platinum Jubilee Village Halls fund range from £2,000 to £5,000.
  • Regulations to ringfence income from litter and fly-tipping penalties for enforcement and clean-up will come into force on 1 April 2024.
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