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The Touring Arts in Libraries Project (TAIL) is a fantastic 2 year project, funded by the Arts Council England and delivered by the National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF), a national organisation set up to support high quality creative experiences for...
The National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF) is launching a brand new free online conference in October focussed on how to futureproof the rural arts sector Called “Horizons”, the 4-day conference will be online and digital, taking place every Tuesday...
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 Professional reports that the number of event cancellations at rural venues around the country has meant that the UK’s rural programming schemes are in crisis, as venues experience a high number of cancellations and postponements to events which were...
The Rural Services Network (RSN) has generally welcomed the announcement by the Government of the launch of a £250m (£50M for 5 years) culture investment fund The fund will provide funding for a wide range of projects,...
A PROJECT to bring arts and dance to rural communities has received a further £417,000 in funding. The second phase of the Rural Touring Dance Initiative was awarded £416,855 by Arts Council England. It means the partnership between the...
RURAL communities will benefit from a share of £170m invested by Arts Council England outside London between 2018 and 2022. Over the next four years, the council will invest on average an annual £50.1m in 142 organisations based in...
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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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