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A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Rural Economy Toolkit launched The Institute of Economic Development (IED) and the...
Welcome to the first edition of the Rural Beacon from the Rural Services Network! We are sending you this newsletter as you are one of the nominated Members for your Local Authority. We will be sending four...
In Hinterland this week - rural broadband, Brexit, digital transport, nurses, vaccinations and your holiday carbon footprint. Read on…. * * * Rural broadband: Where has all the money gone? Whilst we have all been watching...
In Hinterland this week - rural broadband, driverless vehicles, Brexit, the wonderful secret of Barnard Castle, further challenges to the NHS and the retirement of a local broadband legend. * * * Fibre broadband: The cost of...
In Hinterland this week - Evidence of the RSN in campaigning mode, Brexit worries for land based industries, city flight, a lack of mental health for young people and finally a reminder that our canine friends are capable of sharing...
Welcome to the October 2020 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight As always, it’s great to see an abundance of stories submitted by Rural Service Partnership members this month. In this edition we showcase the diverse work undertaken by member...
In Hinterland this week - Brexit is dawning, rural poverty, BT’s charging policy under the spotlight, the care sector and businesses under covid pressure and finally a sad story about the increasing plight facing our much loved hedgehogs… ...
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network and produced in partnership with the Rural Housing Alliance, highlighting a selection of current rural housing issues and opportunities Planning White Paper – deadline for...
In Hinterland this week - the perennial challenge arising from new rural development, support for the unemployed, rural crime, city flight, new lockdown preparations and finally bring on the jet pack!! * * * 'No community wants...
In Hinterland this week - just one coronavirus story for a change amidst a bevvy of other rural issues around: crime, farming and the environment, housing (and algorithms) and finally a football playing alpaca in the Yorkshire Dales ...
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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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