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A National Inquiry into Rural Health and Care calls for an overarching, place-based rural strategy to address rural health inequalities Professor Sir Chris Whitty, England's Chief Medical Officer, will be speaking at the launch event. 1st February 2022:...
The Guardian reports the UK ‘little nearer to closing great digital divide’ between cities and rural areas Boris Johnson’s promise to “level up” the nation by providing next-generation-speed broadband to most homes by 2025 is under threat as...
New research highlights growing rural-urban divide and calls on government to rural proof pandemic rebuild plans Many residents of England’s small towns and villages face being digitally excluded and locked out of key services as the nation builds...
The BBC programme Countryfile have featured a story focusing on young people in rural areas and the impact of cuts to rural youth services The feature posed the question as to whether rural young people are more at risk...
The Telegraph has reported how rural areas will be disproportionately affected by the heating crisis over the next decade amid plans to ban fossil fuel systems in off-grid homes The Government wants properties in England that are off the...
The Telegraph reports on the division between more deprived rural areas of the country like Cornwall, where it sets out the “contrast between the luxury hotels and the many on benefits and at food banks” The article explains that...
The BBC reports more shared banking hubs will open in UK towns and villages as banks continue to close a swathe of branches Major banks have signed a new voluntary agreement which means an independent assessment of...
Darlington and Stockton Times reports that the organisers of pioneering rural transport YorBus, trialling one of the country's first on demand services, announced that there are now more than 450 active users The service runs between Bedale, Masham and...
Consumer survey outlet Which? reports that Barclays has announced it will close two more bank branches in early 2022 further restricting access to cash for rural communities The news comes as the Financial Conduct Authority revealed that the number...
The BBC reports that Chancellor Rishi Sunak has committed £6.9bn towards train, tram, bus and cycle projects in budget proposed last Wednesday Areas set to receive funding include Greater Manchester (£1.07bn), West Midlands (£1.05bn), West Yorkshire (£830m), Liverpool City...
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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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