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Future of Rural Areas
Politicians should ‘stand up’ for the ‘rural way of life’ according to the new chairman of the Countryside Alliance. Nick Herbert, who was formerly a Conservative MP, has claimed that rural life is facing its biggest threat for 20...
The bank of England have unveiled the design of the new £20 note featuring the artist JMW Turner It will be issued for the first time on 20 February 2020. The polymer £20 note contains sophisticated security...
Sunday 6th - Sunday 13th October The National Rural Crime Network is supporting the Rural Crime Week of Action being organised by the National Police Chiefs' Council and forces across the country. The aim of the week...
New research from uSwitch.com demonstrates that the introduction of 5G across the country will not solve the UK’s rural connectivity problems ITV reports on the survey that found that a third of adult smartphone users in the UK have...
Sky News has this week published research that reveals the number of social homes being built in rural England has fallen by more than 80 per cent over the last six years Analysis, carried out in partnership with Institute...
Openreach has announced a trial of new tools and techniques as it works to upgrade 13 rural communities in the UK to faster, more reliable broadband The website CommsBuiness covers the story, reporting that engineers will be deploying full...
ATM machine operator Link has established the Community Access to Cash Delivery Fund to tackle concerns that it is becoming harder to access cash, as reported by ITV The fund is currently worth £1 million, but more money is...
Vodafone UK has announced that it has agreed to share ‘unused’ 4G radio spectrum with StattoOpencell in a bid to improve rural connectivity ISPReview reports that the decision, which has been called an ‘industry first’ will help provide high-speed...
The 2019 version of this Index does not solve rural concerns, but it is likely to be widely used and should not be ignored, says Brian Wilson. In late September the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government...
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has warned that one in four rural businesses could be facing bankruptcy in a no-deal Brexit situation, as reported by the Guardian. In general, rural areas voted in favour of Brexit 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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