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ITV news reports that owners of rural pubs and restaurants have been saying their industry is "at risk" because of the cost-of-living crisis One landlord near Taunton has seen numerous nearby pubs close in the last year and says...
The News and Star reports that the Confederation of Passenger Transport has warned that as many as 15 per cent of bus services could be cut across the UK, including Cumbria, if government funding for buses is not extended ...
The Government must guarantee access to Freeview and aerial radio beyond 2040 Unless the Government takes such action ahead of the World Radiocommunication Conference in November 2023 the spectrum of frequency allocated to Digital Terrestrial TV (Freeview) may be...
Politics Home publishes an opinion piece by Selaine Saxby MP who argues there are far too many left behind rural and coastal communities that are being overlooked by government policies Saxby draws attention to the difficulties faced by rural...
The BBC reports that improvements to a Lake District railway line could massively increase the number of services, according to Cumbria County Council – which has submitted a bid to the government for a "dynamic passing loop" on the line...
As the pub industry faces another challenging year, Pub is The Hub has been continuing its work to encourage publicans to reposition the role of their pubs by diversifying to provide a wider range of services and activities to help...
Launched last week, the 2023 Rural Shop Report (produced by the Association of Convenience Stores ACS) demonstrates the close links that rural retailers have with their communities, their importance as local employers, and the impact that store closures would have...
The Guardian reports that almost one in 10 local bus services were axed in Great Britain in the last year despite government promises to improve local transport connectivity being a key pillar of its levelling up agenda The reductions...
The BBC reports that MPs have been told that parts of the East of England are a "public transport desert" Andrew Summers, the strategic director of Transport East, which oversees bus and rail services in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex,...
The Express reports that campaigners have condemned the “chaos” in the testing system which has left would-be drivers facing an average backlog of 15 weeks The scramble for appointments means that people are turning to third-party websites to get...
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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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