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Rural homelessness is an unseen crisis in the countryside, driven by limited access to services and an absence of affordable homes. The extent of the crisis is unclear as limited rural data is captured in official statistics. Trends show that overall homelessness...
Pub is The Hub, the not-for-profit organisation that helps pubs to diversify and provide essential local services, is continuing to support publicans and their local communities. Despite the challenges faced by the industry over the latest difficult few months...
The national Farming Help charities (The Farming Community Network, Addington Fund and Forage Aid) have launched new awareness raising sessions for delivery from February 2022 - with a focus on stress management, succession and planning for the future of the...
The guide was produced by Professor Chris Tredwin Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Ian Sherriff B.E.M. Academic Partnership Lead for Dementia, Abby Nelder Community Engagement Programme Officer Peninsula Dental School, Claire Puckey BScHons and Tony Husband award-winning cartoonist. The...
A series of practical recommendations to encourage older shoppers in rural areas back into local stores in the wake of Covid-19 have emerged from research commissioned by the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE). Researchers at...
The Forum of Private Business were set up in 1977 in a rural community with the goal of helping small businesses to deal with day-to-day issues, compliance and to give them a voice in local and national government, where many...
The micropropagation laboratory at Duchy College Rosewarne was established in 1991. Over a number of years, the facility has become an important, nationally-recognised research facility for the propagation and cultivation of endangered plant species. The primary focus has been...
Dozens of farmers across Lancashire are starting to learn new skills thanks to a major investment in the very latest technology through a new collaboration between the county’s colleges and employers. The network of farmers is helping to share...
This last six months or so has brought a time of trials and tribulations, not only to us as an Association, but to the farming community also. However, with resilience and fortitude we will carry on. With the arrival...
In the latter months of the 2021, The Prince’s Countryside Fund was busy launching our new three-year strategy across the UK, which we are so pleased to be able to share with you here . We would also...
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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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