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Market Rasen Mail has covered news that Sir Edward Leigh MP (Con) has criticised a regional bus company for withdrawing services from small rural communities: ‘when they need it most’ Leigh maintained it is ‘wrong’ of Stagecoach East Midlands...
Outlets including the Northern Echo and the Helensburgh Advertiser cover news that Damian Collins MP (Con) and 22 other MPs have written to Ofcom about cuts the BBC is making in regional news and journalism Collins wrote to the...
On 14th July 2020, the Rural Services APPG considered the main difficulties faced by rural bus services in England, and how these might be overcome The Chairman of the APPG for Rural Services (The Rt Hon Philip Dunne, MP)...
The Sunday Times has covered news that Boris Johnson set out a war gaming exercise last Wednesday in No 10 that debated the possibility of further travel restrictions and extra measures The Prime Minister has ordered officials to draw...
Charity Digital has written an article exploring what the crisis means for the charities operating in rural areas One charity, Scunthorpe and District Mind is a small-to-medium-sized charity that works to promote positive mental health and to offer support...
The Rural Services Network is delighted to launch a booklet detailing the case studies that it has received of the ways in which rural communities have pulled together to support their most vulnerable residents during lockdown The Chair of...
Talking Retail reports on information published on the 30th June by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) revealing the locations of ‘cold spots’ around the country where consumers do not have access to cash within a...
The Swindon Advertiser reports that villages in rural areas close to Swindon could be benefitting from new bus services if bids for £2 million of Government funding are successful The borough council made two separate bids of £1.05 million...
Communities Prepared (a Groundwork South programme) and Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) have published a new guide to help rural communities become more resilient in the face of emergencies. Drawing on the experience of local rural charities...
“Some rise in reports of domestic abuse during lockdown in rural areas and concerns over those unable to escape potentially abusive situations during lockdown.” That’s the message coming from Graham Biggs, the CX of the...
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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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