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For many, available work in rural communities is outdoor based. If you're looking to begin your career in countryside management, landscape conservation, wildlife or ecology then Countryside Jobs Service is a great place to start. We advertise vacancies,...
ONeill Homer is the social enterprise consulting arm of RCOH Ltd. We are a small team providing a range of neighbourhood plan making and other planning services to community clients across the South East, South West, West Midlands, Eastern and...
Youth Employment UK is an independent, not for profit Social Enterprise founded in 2012 to tackle youth unemployment. As experts on youth unemployment, we are ideally placed to understand the complex landscape facing young people, employers, and decision makers....
The Rural West Sussex Partnership (RWSP) is the economic partnership representing the wider economy across rural West Sussex. RWSP is supported by the four rural Districts: Horsham, Arun, Mid-Sussex and Chichester, plus West Sussex County Council and the...
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is the voice of over 17,000 rural shops, supporting our members through effective lobbying, comprehensive advice and innovative networking opportunities. Rural shops contribute £3.7bn in GVA and 126,500 jobs in rural communities. ACS’...
CCS is a leading local charity that works in the heart of Somerset’s communities to inspire and enable positive change. Through our wide network of passionate local experts and our diverse projects, consultancy and funding, we bring the right...
A decade ago, the residents of Godolphin Cross in west Cornwall faced a bleak future. Although to the many visitors and tourists passing by it was a picture postcard rural village, in reality local people had lost their shops (and...
Devon Communities Together is an independent charity and an Asset Based Community Development organisation, engaged in a wide range of projects and services that support our vision of dynamic Devon communities shaping their own futures. Our team is focused...
Anglian Water supplies drinking water to 4.3 million customers across the East of England and collects and treats used water from over 6 million people. We operate within the largest geographical region of England and Wales. Water is...
Reed in Partnership’s mission is to positively transform people and their communities. We provide services to help people find a job, improve their health, develop their skills and fulfil their potential. Hundreds of thousands of people across the UK...
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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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