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Rural Economy
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Long-term, funded Rural Strategy urgently needed The RSN believes that the next...
Article by Martin Collett, Chief Executive, English Rural Woefully inadequate . That best describes the provision made for rural communities in the 2019 General Election manifestos. Taking the blue, red, and yellow versions, the word ‘rural’ appears...
- To download the agenda and papers associated with this meeting click here - To download the minutes for this meeting, click here - The Attendance and Apologies for this meeting can be...
Are you a rural micro business or sole trader? Are you interested in shaping the future of business support? Then the Engaging Rural Micros project wants to work with you! Working in rural Devon and the Exmoor and Blackdown...
- Unemployment Claimant Flows as an Indicator of Economic Performance - Alternative claimant count flows (August 2019) - Alternative claimant count as percentage of working population (June 19)...
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...
Kent Live covers the news that more than 100 requests for free-to-use ATMs have been made across the UK It comes after The Community Access to Cash Delivery Fund announced that it was taking requests for free-to-use ATMs in places with...
Members of North Yorkshire’s Rural Commission have launched a call for evidence as part of its first inquiry The Darlington and Stockton Times reports that the independent panel will first investigate farming, agriculture and the environment as part of...
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...
Following criticism from MPs, Barclays has reversed controversial plans to stop cash withdrawal services from post offices, reports the City AM The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee was due to hear evidence from Barclays bosses on Friday...
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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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