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Newspapers, including The Times, the Financial Times and The Guardian, have reported that rural areas could be locked out of having cutting-edge gigabit broadband for years because of a litany of Government failures, MPs have concluded In a report...
The Gigabit Take Up Advisory Group has issued an Interim Report which, following a call for evidence, identifies factors that may inhibit consumers and businesses from adopting gigabit-capable broadband This is not about the infrastructure for gigabit capable broadband...
LocalGov.co.uk has reported that seven councils are set to receive funding from the Local Government Association (LGA) as part of a programme to help boost digital connectivity The LGA’s Digital Connectivity Programme provides funding to help councils better meet...
The Financial Times and Guardian have reported that BT Openreach is creating 5,300 new roles next year as it speeds up broadband upgrades, driven by the rush to upgrade broadband networks to full-fibre lines and wireless networks to 5G ...
In our analysis of the Spending Review 2020 through a Rural Lens (referred to in last week’s Bulletin and availa ble here ) we reported on the Spending Review decision regarding the roll out of gigabit capable broadband. ...
News outlets including Farming UK and the Wiltshire Times report on widespread calls for better internet coverage across rural areas Danny Kruger MP (Con) spoke in a digital infrastructure, connectivity and accessibility debate this week in Parliament on how...
Local newspaper Cumbria Crack has reported that rural communities are being urged to take advantage of voucher funding from the Digital Borderlands scheme, to help them secure faster and more reliable internet connections Vouchers are currently available across rural...
News outlets including the BBC and telecommunications company Ericsson’s blog, have reported that despite the fact that improving digital connectivity in rural areas would be ‘a lifeline for isolated communities’, fast broadband is still very inaccessible in these areas ...
Cllr Don Mackenzie writes in the Yorkshire Post this week about the need for improved connectivity for rural constituents He explains the urgent need for high quality broadband as part of the Superfast North Yorkshire scheme. He also...
Newspapers, including The Telegraph and The Daily Mail, report on warnings from the National Audit Office (NAO) that rural communities are at risk of being ‘left behind again’ in a major upgrade of the broadband network The NAO said...
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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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