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The impacts of climate change and policies to adapt to climate change may have unequal repercussions, including for vulnerable groups, finds Brian Wilson. The impacts of climate change and policies to adapt to climate change may have unequal...
Jessica Sellick looks at the changing face of healthcare and rural patient pathways. With cottage hospitals under threat, a shortage of doctors and dentists, lack of out of hour's services and 'save our surgeries' petition against the...
What can we learn from 'Big Society' approaches to delivering rural services? Jessica Sellick investigates. Back in 2010, the Prime Minister launched the 'Big Society', heralding a culture change where people in their everyday lives would no longer...
In rural areas some aspects of the public health agenda may be easier to address than others, discovers Brian Wilson. In rural areas some aspects of the public health agenda may be easier to address than others, discovers...
PUBLIC transport is simply non-existent in much of the countryside. So what is the future for our rural communities? Cars, buses, trains, bicycles are a crucial part of everyday life – whether it's commuting for work, getting to...
RENEWABLE energy offers a number of attractive alternatives for rural communities. Theoretically renewable energy is the way forward, it's better for the planet, it's usually cheaper and there are various government incentives to help give us that push...
THE government says it is determined to tackle frustration that rural broadband does not match that of city dwellers. Many rural communities have expressed frustration that their broadband does not match that of city dwellers. In this article,...
THE localisation of Council Tax support means change for most of rural England's low income households, finds Brian Wilson. THE localisation of Council Tax support means change for most of rural England's low income households, finds Brian Wilson....
Summary of Recycling Performance Recycling Performance Sept 2012...
CERTAIN key components can be identified as underpinning strategies for rural economic change and innovation, finds Brian Wilson. CERTAIN key components can be identified as underpinning strategies for rural economic change and innovation, finds Brian Wilson. ...
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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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