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Fuel poverty
BBC reports that about 97,000 homes in Northumberland and County Durham suffered power cuts caused by Storm Malik and Storm Corrie over the weekend Charity Community Action Northumberland (CAN) has called for more to be done to connect homes...
Southern Water and Farming UK announced that the Countryside and Community Research Institute and Rural England CIC presented a report, sponsored by five utility companies: Cadent, GEUK, Southern Water, Wales & West Utilities, and Western Power Distribution, along with the...
The Telegraph has reported how rural areas will be disproportionately affected by the heating crisis over the next decade amid plans to ban fossil fuel systems in off-grid homes The Government wants properties in England that are off the...
Lincolnshire Live reports that Sleaford and North Hykeham MP, Dr Caroline Johnson, is calling on the Prime Minister to help lower energy and fuel prices amid calls for VAT on energy to be scrapped Dr Johnson asked Boris Johnson...
The News and Star reports that The UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) has launched its 2021 Get Winter Ready campaign to encourage rural homeowners across to prepare for the winter months The UKIFDA is encouraging all rural...
Published on 19th October, the Governments Heat and Buildings Strategy sets out its plan to significantly cut carbon emissions from the UK’s 30 million homes and workplaces in a simple, low-cost and green way whilst ensuring this remains affordable and...
The Darlington and Stockton Times reports that residents on low incomes in parts of North Yorkshire are set to benefit from a scheme aimed at tackling fuel poverty and cutting carbon emissions The Green Homes Grant scheme is operating...
The House of Lords had a short debate on rural poverty last week following a question asked by the Lord Bishop of St Albans, President of the Rural Coalition. You can read the full responses in Hansard at...
The BBC report how experts have criticised plans to subsidise low-carbon heat pumps in place of gas boilers for homeowners in England and Wales from next April Households will be offered subsidies of £5,000 from next April...
The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme (Energy Redress Scheme) opens its thirteenth round of funding, making £11.5 million available to charities across England, Scotland and Wales. Grants will be awarded to support initiatives that work towards a just...
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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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