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ISPreview reports that the Australian-based financial services firm Macquarie Group and UK Government have jointly announced a new £12bn private investment in “sustainable infrastructure”, which among other things includes a plan to help spread “super-fast wireless broadband and ultra-fast fibre”...
Is the Levelling Up White Paper fit for purpose in the rural context? That’s the question being explored by the Rural Services Network in its overarching Rural Lens critique of the Levelling Up White Paper . We have...
The County Councils Network has released a new report which analyses the challenges county authorities face in delivering home to school transport services, including the impact of the record fuel price increases With fuel prices hitting record highs this...
The BBC reports that the Department for Education has published the Schools White Paper on Monday 28th March, setting out new measures for schools to ensure children are being supported in education The Parent Pledge will support the Government’s...
An article published by the BBC details how all schools in England will have to open for at least 32.5 hours a week, under government plans The length of the school day is currently decided by the...
The Guardian reports that Boris Johnson is expected to open the door to more onshore wind in the forthcoming energy strategy, despite some cabinet ministers lobbying against relaxing planning laws to allow more turbines The cabinet is split over...
The Yorkshire Post reports that the Spring Statement signified a “blow for rural businesses”, Ministers have been warned, with “insufficient support for the rural economy and hospitality businesses” Cuts in fuel duty and an increase in the National Insurance...
BBC reports that the Department for Transport (DfT) has pledged that the number of charge points by the end of the decade will be the equivalent to almost five times the number of fuel pumps on UK roads today ...
ISPreview reports that the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) has launched a new survey alongside the Government that seeks views and experiences of rural broadband connectivity from small and medium-sized businesses in such areas The survey aims...
BBC reports that the scheme to provide decent broadband in rural Devon is actually preventing a village from getting access. Villagers in Northleigh, near Colyton, went directly to infrastructure provider Openreach to get connected under the government's gigabit voucher...
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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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