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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 features prominently at National Rural Conference The National Rural...
It’s the first virtual RSN Conference this week. I hope to see many of you there. We have six stories here about increasing residential interest in villages, free trade threats to farmers, Doctors, Care Homes and Testing and finish in...
This time in Hinterland: a worrying report on the mental health challenges facing young people in rural areas, a personal testimony about the challenges of poor broadband access in rural areas, too much litter, too few buses and the growing...
In Hinterland this time: rural support for Black Lives matter, the rise of the staycation, CPRE and climate change, negative furlough projections, Public Health England under threat and the return of the white crane… * * * ...
In Hinterland more broadband (but still not enough), some interesting thoughts on food, extreme weather, Brexit threats remain in terms of disruption, a thoughtful report on bringing health and social care together and some less well used (at least currently)...
Welcome to the July 2020 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight It’s great to see an array of stories submitted by Rural Service Partnership members this month. In this edition we showcase the diverse work undertaken by member organisations, in...
In Hinterland this week, the common refrain of a need for the relaxation of planning regulations, rural England to be hit worst by the axing of Huawei, local democracy over- ruled in terms of planning and the threat of national...
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 Rural Housing Week 2020 It’s Rural...
In Hinterland this week – as we move towards a new fortnightly format, so the next Hinterland will be will be out in mid July- local initiative on broadband, making space for nature, future trade wit the USA, a couple...
In Hinterland this week – the coronavirus and local government expenditure, councils on the front foot over climate change, a call for greater devolution of powers to tackle the virus, farm diversification and the rural economy, managing a second wave...
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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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