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As we approach the 20th anniversary of the last Rural White Paper, a one day conference will consider how a new Rural Strategy can deliver for rural communities in England and call on the Government to produce such a strategy....
This newsletter is provided by the Rural Health Network, part of the Rural Services Network. It includes a roundup of rural health & social care news, research, learning and best practice. ...
Rural England CIC held its 2nd Annual Rural Vulnerability Day in the Houses of Parliament on 11th February and at the event, launched their latest State of Rural Services Report. The event was hosted by Phillip Dunne MP,...
Basic mobile calls are not possible across main networks in a third of rural homes. The report also finds that rural residents are losing out as bus services are scrapped. Residents of rural England are being cut off...
Six police forces across the north of England joined forces on Thursday 7 February as part of an ongoing country-wide operation to tackle rural crime, according to a release by North Yorkshire Police. Over 200 people – police and...
Vulnerable people are being made a priority home care call as snow hits much of the UK, with a red alert issued for care workers to attend. One company has used its red, amber and green system ensures bedbound...
The UK was subject to a spate of cold weather and snow over the last week which was widely covered in national and local media around the country. The Met Office issued another yellow weather warning as temperatures continue...
New research from the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) shows that the UK’s poorest residents are missing out on England’s most beautiful countryside and the related mental and physical benefits, according to the Guardian. Further research from Edinburgh...
The Government has an ambition for increased levels of activity both through cycling and walking. The following analyses take a look at statistics from the Department for Transport, and shows the position for a selected authority area relative to similar...
The RSN has this week written to the Secretary of State, the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, to ask him to consider the impact that the Clean Air Strategy will have on rural communities and some of our most vulnerable residents. ...
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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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