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Future of Rural Areas
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...
This analysis presents data from the Department for Transport about the estimates of the length of all roads maintained by the Local Highway Authority in the selected area and the condition of the roads. → Download the road network...
On Thursday, the Yorkshire Post published early evidence suggesting a decade of devolution for Yorkshire, as ministers have already struck a deal with Sheffield City Region leaders A separate agreement for Leeds and West Yorkshire is expected to be...
Towns and rural areas in England must benefit from the next wave of devolution alongside cities, with a majority of all people in England wanting greater local decision-making, according to a poll carried out by Populus for the Royal Society...
Stoke Saint Gregory, a small village in rural Somerset, is in danger of losing its heart. In the past few weeks its only shop closed and moved into a temporary Shop in a Box in a shipping container. ...
Electronic Payments International reported on news that Visa has launched an industry-wide ‘access to cash’ scheme to encourage retailers to offer cashback. The initiative specifically targets areas in the UK where consumers currently struggle to access cash, such as...
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network and produced in partnership with the Rural Housing Alliance, highlighting a selection of current rural housing issues and opportunities Survey assesses impact of national affordable housing...
The Farmers Guardian lays out the rumoured front runners for the Prime Minister’s next Environment Secretary if Theresa Villiers does not remain in the post Whoever assumes the role will have oversight of rural affairs. Brexiteers James Cleverly and...
This analysis presents data on childcare provision and inspections using source data from Ofsted. The data shows the situation as at March in the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and as at August in 2019. Select the authority of interest to...
The Post Office have agreed, following a six-month review, to increase transaction payments made to Post Office managers by around 10% from next year. They have also agreed to introduce a flat rate element to the payment made to (mainly...
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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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