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Hinterland
In Hinterland this week – the coronavirus and local government expenditure, councils on the front foot over climate change, a call for greater devolution of powers to tackle the virus, farm diversification and the rural economy, managing a second wave...
In hinterland this week, coronavirus and its impact on farmers, bringing cash back to rural settings, long term impacts of the pandemic on the NHS overall, forget the covid-19 tracing app (for now), a “told you so” story linked to...
In Hinterland this week food, health and housing are our themes. Its been a strange week as the lockdown begins to gradually lift with much to both look forward to and be cautious about. * * * ...
This week in Hinterland: a number of tourism related stories, some economic impacts and deeper reflections on the differential impacts of the pandemic on places and people. * * * Rural Yorkshire's residents subjected to 'misery' due...
This week we start with a non Covid story about railways. We then go on to look at the impact of the virus in terms of charities, its uneven economic consequences, evidence that people are tiring of the lockdown and...
Mixed prospects for rural businesses reported in Hinterland this week. If they need help the new national centre for rural economy and its approaching £4 million of grant funding might be the place to drop in. Warnings about post lockdown...
This week thoughts for restarting the economy, predictions about the impact on housing, the crucial role of the Voluntary and Community sector in keeping rural places viable and the challenges to it and some very helpful tips on how to...
The return of the rural touring phenomenon, earlier lifting of lockdown on the cards for rural areas? The broadband deficits affecting the capability of rural folks to operate from home, tourism bosses shadow boxing with the lockdown and fears over...
In Hinterland this week - rural vigilantes, travellers, rural economies, care homes, lifting lockdown and giant rabbits. Read on… * * * Police in England warn rural vigilantes not to take law into own hands during lockdown...
In Hinterland this week - strong views that rural places are more fragile when it comes to the virus and have very vulnerable economies. A parallel theme looks at people on the move, unwelcome tourists and mobile testing facilities. And...
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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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