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Runners and hikers showed their love for the Peak District National Park by raising £7450 in a charity challenge Almost 300 people took part in the Peak District 70th Birthday Bash, covering routes of 70km or 35km, taking in...
The Guardian reports that the Association of Dental Groups (ADG) has published a report highlighting that “dental deserts” are emerging across England after more than 2,000 dentists quit the NHS last year, leaving millions of people struggling to get check-ups...
Nursing Times details how the re-introduction of parking charges at NHS trusts in England and Northern Ireland, together with the rising cost of fuel, are putting additional financial strain on nurses already under pressure from low pay and rising prices,...
The Yorkshire Post reports that polling commissioned by the Country Land and Business Association in the UK’s five most rural counties found that 46 per cent of respondents had voted Conservative at the last General Election, however voter intention is...
Welcome to the Spring 2022 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight After a relaxing May Bank Holiday, we’re delighted to share with you a selection of best practice member articles, showing casing all things rural! Whether you’re interested in ...
With the red diesel subsidy changes implemented in April 2022, some rural businesses are having to find an alternative fuel. We talk to George Webb, Liquid Gas UK CEO, about what the changes actually mean, and how businesses can...
A partnership between the Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Medefer has landed a top award. The Award The award is for a supplier or service provider to the NHS supporting elective care recovery efforts, with proven...
Plumpton College has been awarded £4.4 million in funding to invest in a new centre for training, education and skills development in the South East. Work has begun on the new Agri-Food Hub being built in the heart of...
In Lincolnshire, it’s likely the first on-scene is a LIVES Emergency Responder. These are highly skilled individuals serving the Lincolnshire community and making a difference to thousands of people each year when their life is in danger. LIVES are...
Harriet English, Plunkett Foundation’s Head of Engagement, celebrates how the rural village of Dunsfold is securing its future by embracing community-ownership and affordable homes for locals. Creating a thriving village requires both holding on to the places that really...
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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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