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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 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...
Meadow Arts is an inspirational contemporary art charity delivering ambitious and accessible projects in unexpected rural places. Meadow Arts believes that excellent contemporary art has the power to encourage new ideas and expand horizons, by making projects that are creative,...
Herefordshire-based production company and charity Rural Media has today announced its full support of local communities during the COVID-19 lockdown With a focus on providing opportunities and support for isolated communities, artists and filmmakers, the charity has announced its...
Arts Council England is a member of our Rural Services Partnership Covid-19 Joint Statement from Arts Council England and Local Government sector partners: In every community culture helps people live rich and fulfilled lives. Museums,...
National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF) to support touring into Libraries in a new national project funded by Arts Council England New figures reveal almost 800 libraries have closed since 2010. National spending has dropped, as has visitor footfall and...
Unlocking the creative and cultural potential of rural England – 11th February 2020 – Cambridge In partnership with Arts Council England , the LGA is delighted to offer this chance to discuss how culture contributes to...
Arts Council England Chair supports vision for the sustainability of rural arts during visit to brand new National Rural Touring Forum Head Quarters Sir Nicholas Serota, Chairman of Arts Council England met with rural arts organisations at the...
Welcome to April’s Rural Services Partnership Spotlight of 2019. We are thrilled by the ever-increasing interest in the Rural Services Partnership (RSP) and the variety of organisations that have joined in recent months. Since RSP members were given the...
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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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