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Notes of last SPARSE Rural Special Interest Group meeting on 24 June 2019 - held at the LGA, Smith Square 1&2, Ground Floor, 18 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3HZ - To download the agenda and papers associated for this...
To download the agenda and the papers associated with the meeting click here To download these minutes of the meeting click here Present: Cllr Cecilia Motley, Chair – RSN Cllr Jeremy Savage –...
Minutes of the RSN South East Regional Seminar & Meeting held at Sevenoaks District Council, 29 April 2019 Thank you to Sevenoaks District Council for kindly hosting this event To download a copy of these minutes click here...
Venue – 63, Bayswater Rad, London. ? To download the agenda and papers associated with this meeting click here ? To download a copy of these minutes click here Present: ...
Venue – 63, Bayswater Rad, London. ? To download the agenda and papers associated with this meeting click here ? To download a copy of these minutes click here ...
The Attendance list can be found here The Apologies list can be found here - To download the agenda and papers associated with this meeting click here - To download the minutes...
The Apologies list can be found here The Attendance list can be found here To download the agenda and papers associated for this meeting, click here To download these minutes...
Minutes of the RSN South West Regional Seminar & Meeting held at East Devon District Council, 21 March 2019 Thank you to East Devon District Council for kindly hosting this event To download a copy of these minutes click...
Minutes of the RSN West Midlands Regional Seminar & Meeting held at Stafford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Riverside, Stafford ST16 3AQ on 18 February 2019 Thank you to Stafford Borough Council for kindly hosting this event To download a...
Notes of the Rural Economy Group The meeting was held at the LGA, 18 Smith Square, Westminster, and London SW1P 3HZ. - To download the agenda and papers associated for this meeting, click here ...
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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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