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The Daily Mail reports ministers are discussing relaxation of planning rules for onshore wind farms, despite warnings it will spark a rural backlash. Applications to install onshore wind farms in England have slumped by 96 per cent...
This month, reflections on what a divided place rural England is in terms of game birds and badgers, how cold and expensive it is going to be moving forward to live in rural England, care home staffing challenges and the...
SPARSE RURAL AND RURAL SERVICES NETWORK EXECUTIVE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RURAL SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LTD MEETING Hosted: Online via Zoom and in person at English Rural Housing Association (7A Strutton Ground, London, SW1P 2HY) ...
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...
March 2022 Edition In Casebook this month, some interesting stories about a resilient coronavirus, the impact of rising prices and a shortage of dedicated facilities on mental health in rural setting and an emerging agenda for our...
This month’s featured funding opportunities are: The Prince’s Countryside Fund The Prince’s Countryside Fund are inviting applications for their Spring round of grant giving. Grants of up to £25,000...
The Electronic Communications Code – What is it and why is it so important to mobile deployment? A blog produced by Mobile Uk Most of us will rarely consider the physical infrastructure that provides...
The Government recently published the long awaited White Paper on Levelling Up. This lengthy document has been reviewed by RSN to highlight key elements that will impact on rural communities, or to highlight areas where rural is not mentioned but...
UCLan researchers reveal stark inequalities between rural and urban communities in the UK, particularly in the North of England The new report finds that rural areas are impacted by ‘diseases of despair’, slow advances in health technology, and...
Rural SMEs are being invited to share their views and experiences of broadband connection and the effect this has on their business by completing a short survey Research is being carried out by Building Digital UK (BDUK), part of...
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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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