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#Focus5 is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund to support 920 young people across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay including those with mental health issues, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and care leavers. Our...
The response to coronavirus in rural communities has been exceptional, with residents coming together in unprecedented circumstances to help and protect each other. Over the last few weeks, all of us working in the housing association sector have...
Obviously, the Forum has been extremely busy during this time of turmoil for all businesses particularly the smaller ones that we represent and make up most of our membership. A number of these are rural businesses but one of...
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) President Minette Batters has performed the official opening of the new £2 million Hartpury Agri-Tech Centre. The ceremony, which took place before the current lockdown due to COVID-19, was attended by...
Rural Touring could win back audience confidence on behalf of the cultural sector - but it will need investment and careful thought, for that to be safe and successful. The National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF) believes Rural Touring...
We are a small charity making a big impact in South Devon. Situated along the banks of the river Yealm are the five rural Parishes of Wembury, Brixton, Yealmpton, Newton Ferrers & Noss Mayo and Holbeton. Our project began in...
Sherborne Deanery Rural Chaplaincy is situated in some of the most scenic countryside in Dorset. Geographically, we are between Sherborne in the north and Dorchester in the south, covering a total of forty-one parishes and one Abbey! We also cover...
The Prevention Team from the Shropshire Fire Rescue Service hope you are all safe and well. The information below is to support you in keeping safe within your home during this difficult time. The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC)...
A Devon housing provider is working with government housing agency Homes England and two local authorities to provide new accommodation where people with learning disabilities can live independently in a rural setting. South Devon Rural Housing Association (SDR) already...
The protection of customers and employees took centre stage for South East Water amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The water company, which supplies drinking water to more than 2.2 million customers across five counties, pulled out all the stops to...
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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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