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Communities across the UK come alive this winter as professional theatre, dance, music, comedy, and storytelling envelop village halls and community spaces. The National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF) believes village halls are the lifeblood of rural areas, playing a...
Artists, audiences and venues are all playing their part in sustainable touring ecology. The green credentials of small-scale rural productions are highlighted in a new report part-funded by the National Rural Touring Forum. Take Art worked with Julie’s...
Rural touring is leading the way in tackling carbon emissions. Artists, audiences and venues are all playing their part in sustainable touring ecology. The green credentials of small-scale rural productions are highlighted in a new report funded by National...
An exhibition of seldom-seen nostalgic photographs of Peak District scenes is set to inspire people to think about how places might look in the future and create new pictures to show it. A Peak District Imaginarium will be created...
On the 27th of September, Arts Council England launched the Culture and Place Data Explorer (the Explorer) an interactive tool that allows users to map investment in culture and creativity with over 200 other data indicators...
Arts organisations involved in rural touring are set to be given a publicity boost thanks to The National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF) . NRTF members - stretching the length and breadth of the UK - will now have...
The Spring Budget , presented last week by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, has sparked interest and concern among rural communities and their advocates. The Rural Services Network (RSN) has identified areas of potential benefit for rural areas while also noting...
A great opportunity to bring something unique to your local outdoor summer celebrations! Arts & community charity Applause Rural Touring works with artists and communities to bring exceptional arts performances to local places. For Summer 2023 the charity is offering...
Arts project INN CROWD, www.inncrowd.org.uk , who bring high quality live shows to rural pubs and other licensed venues, has become a member of the Rural Services Network. The national project, which is supported by Arts Council England,...
Lyme Online reports that Dorset-based charity Artsreach has secured three years of funding from Arts Council England, to support its touring programme around the county’s rural communities Arts Council England announced that Artsreach will remain as a National Portfolio...
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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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