Author: <span>Belal Almassri</span>
03 Dec 2012
Fuel poverty
A household is said to be in fuel poverty if it spends more than 10% of its income on fuel to maintain a satisfactory heating regime (usually 21 degrees for...
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03 Dec 2012
Active People Survey Analysis 5
Sport England’s Active People survey is the largest ever survey of sport and active recreation to be undertaken in Europe. Analysis of Sport England’s Active People Survey 5– Analysis User...
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03 Dec 2012
Voice of Small Business (2012)
Conducted by the Federation of Small Businesses, the ‘Voice of Small Business’ survey provides a macro-economic picture of the UK economy as experienced by small firms. Our analysis of this...
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03 Dec 2012
Rural Economic Indicators
To help you assess the impact of the downturn on rural communities, we have conducted our own analysis of DEFRA’s economic indicators. DEFRA’s dashboard of economic indicators can be accessed...
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02 Dec 2012
Households within a given distance
One measure of sparsity in rural areas examines the percentage of households within a given distance. Percentage of households within the given distance via the road network 2011
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02 Dec 2012
Distances to key services
When measured by distance, our research shows that key services are often further away in rural local authorities. Distance to services in your local authority
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02 Dec 2012
School Journeys Snapshot
The school run presents a clear example of where travel solutions in rural areas are of the utmost importance to providing an essential service, and need to accommodate some of...
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02 Dec 2012
Bus Use Analysis
Public transport is a vital link for rural communities to their nearest towns or cities. Bus services are particularly important in delivering affordable mobility where a lack of personal transport...
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30 Nov 2012
National Rural Health Network launched in Nottingham
PRESS RELEASEFor immediate release 30 November 2012 A ground-breaking conference of health professionals and eminent academics convenes for the birth of a new Rural Health Network. The Network will enable...
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26 Nov 2012
Under fire: Budget cuts threaten rural communities
Press release26 November 2012 For immediate release Pressure on public funding threatens to put rural communities at risk when it comes to fire and rescue services, warns a report. The...
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