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Rural Vulnerability
Politicians should be getting the bus to see the kind of issues people are facing, passengers have said in the midst of a general election campaign, according to the BBC Dawn Winward, a carer from Middlesbrough, has said that...
The Post Office has announced a new agreement with 28 UK banks to ensure that millions of their customers continue to have national, free access to everyday banking services. Our branches remain where banks no longer exist. With 6000 branches...
Pub is The Hub has launched Join Inn – Last Orders for Loneliness to combat loneliness and isolation through services and activities provided by pubs in a £100,000 two-year pilot programme that is being funded by HEINEKEN UK. The...
In an interview with the Daily Mail, Matt Hancock (Health Secretary) acknowledged rising public concern about GP accessibility – and said he had sometimes struggled to get an appointment himself in the past. The Tories have therefore promised to...
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has reported that Councils need ‘billions of pounds in additional funding to meet the rising costs of adult social care’, and this is just to maintain services at current levels. A growing elderly population,...
Recently released data from the Government shows broadband speeds for every constituency in the country Click on the link below and type in your constituency to see your data. → Compare you broadband speed here It...
According to the Government’s press release, “Poor mobile phone coverage will be a thing of the past as the Government champions a £1 billion deal with the mobile phone industry to banish rural not-spots. Moves to cement plans...
The Financial Times reports that the telecoms regulator Ofcom has backed a plan for the sector to share masts and build new towers in remote areas in order to tackle rural connectivity ‘not spots’ Mobile operators spent several months...
Poor mobile connectivity is a significant issue for many rural residents and businesses The Rural Services Network is therefore pleased that agreement has been reached for more mast sharing between mobile network operators as a means to improve the...
Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson Baroness Randerson has written an opinion piece for the website PoliticsHome.com in which she argues that the bus network needs to be ‘urgently’ reinvigorated She calls on buses to be ‘modernised, to be environmentally friendly,...
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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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