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The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has celebrated the investment, community contribution and range of services provided by the UK’s almost 19,000 rural convenience stores, despite significant challenges ahead. The 2025 Rural Shop Report, launched on 29th January sets...
A recent report from the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE), authored by Mark Shucksmith, Emeritus Professor at Newcastle University, and Jane Atterton, Head of the Rural Policy Centre at Scotland’s Rural College, sheds light on an often-ignored crisis:...
Health disparities have long cast a shadow over the well-being of rural communities, a situation further exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. The recently published report by the Health Innovation Netw ork, " Forging a More Equitable Healthy Future Through Policy...
Cornwall is ideally positioned to play a leading role in the UK’s Industrial Strategy according to some of the key members of the business community. That was the clear message at an event in Penzance entitled ‘‘UK Industrial Strategy...
Transport East hosted its 2025 Transport Summit in Ipswich earlier this month, bringing together senior business leaders, MPs, government officials, and transport experts to discuss the critical role of transport in supporting economic growth, regional connectivity, and the delivery...
Employment and Support Assessment (ESA) is an income replacement benefit for people below state pension age. If someone has a health condition or di sability, and for that reason are unable to work, ESA offers financial support and personalised help...
- To download the Agenda for this seminar click here POST EVENT: PRESENTATIONS Martin Collett , Chief Eecutive, English Rural Housing Association , " A Manifesto for Delivering Thriving Rural Communities...
The Office for National Statistics has produced a set of data on migration flow as part of its set of local area migration indicators. This data has been used within the following analysis. Local area migration is important on a...
Economy Insight on the RSN website has now been updated with an analysis examining Jobs Density at local authority level. The density figures represent the ratio of total jobs to population aged 16-64. The analysis covers the period from 2008...
The National Housing Federation (NHF) has recently launched an ambitious report, "Let's Fix the Housing Crisis," aimed at addressing England's growing housing challenges. This report is part of their long-term plan for housing and emphasises the urgent need for collaborative...
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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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