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13 Nov 2015
Economic activity of households
This analysis provides a view over time (2010 to 2014) of the economic activity of households within a local authority area of your choice. –…
15 Oct 2015
Proportion and number of employee jobs paid less than the living wage, 2014
The Living Wage is calculated according to the basic cost of living in the UK. The following analysis looks at the proportion of employee jobs…
27 Sep 2015
Council pioneers telecare scheme
A pioneering telecare scheme is under way to support people living with dementia across Hampshire. The pathfinder scheme is being run by Hampshire County Council in…
06 Sep 2015
Rural GP surgeries ‘in crisis’
Surgeries in rural regions are in crisis because it is difficult to recruit GPs, senior doctors have warned. Doctors told the BBC that the way…
19 Jul 2015
Transport for an ageing rural society
Viable alternative transport options to the car is important for the health and wellbeing of an ageing population, says Brian Wilson. A fairly recent news…
15 Jul 2015
Income deprivation by settlement rurality
When looking at the social mix of people living in the most rural settlements, there is a strong feeling among many that the needs of…
28 Jun 2015
Communities battered on rural funding
RURAL people are continuing to get a raw deal on essential public services because government funding unfairly favours larger towns and cities. The Rural Services…
08 Jun 2015
Expert warns of right-to-buy ‘disaster’
EXTENDING the right-to-buy to housing association tenants will be disastrous for rural communities, a leading academic has warned. The government’s flagship policy made “no sense,”…
01 Jun 2015
MPs voice fears for rural services
MPs returning to parliament after the general election have voiced concern for the future of rural services. Addressing the House of Commons on Thursday (28…
31 May 2015
Fuel price cut for remote rural areas
MOTORISTS living in some of the most rural communities can now benefit from a 5p per litre fuel price cut. The government’s rural fuel rebate…
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