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Children enjoying a field trip; walkers admiring Peak District landscapes; a warden proudly carrying out her National Park duties. These are among thousands of images from the Peak District National Park ’s archives, revealing a fascinating history throughout...
The Community Transport Association (CTA) is delighted to announce it will be leading an exciting new research project, 'Creating connections: Reimagining inclusive transport for disabled children and young people’, funded by the Motability Foundation . The...
The Rural Services Network (RSN) is keen to highlight an excellent career opportunity that strongly supports our mission to support the delivery of rural affordable housing. We work closely at a national level with Action with Communities in Rural...
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk has agreed investment to continue projects supporting local people and job skills, local businesses, and communities into 2025/26. Cabinet has approved use of West Norfolk’s allocation of £600,773 from...
The Community Transport Association (CTA) is delighted to announce it will be leading an exciting new research project, 'Creating connections: Reimagining inclusive transport for disabled children and young people’, funded by the Motability Foundation. The project will...
Join this online event on 17 March (1-2:30 pm) to learn about how to develop digital skills and resources in rural communities. The event will launch the Creative Digital Hubs Toolkit, which aims to be a guide to delivering...
RSN member Countryside Jobs Service (CJS) is pleased to announce the launch of " CJS Featured Weeks ," starting with an event aligned with National Careers Week from 3-9 March. This initiative will spotlight various careers within the...
Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE ) is excited to announce an opening for the position of Head of Policy and Public Affairs. This new role is crucial for advancing ACRE’s upcoming strategy and future development phases. Role...
Volunteers managing England’s 10,000+ rural community halls are being provided with guidance to help them commission the right type of building survey. The resource was instigated by ACTion with Communities in Cumbria who, when working with...
We're excited to announce two fantastic career opportunities. English Rural are looking for dedicated individuals to fill the roles of Regional Housing Manager and Stock Condition Surveyor . These positions offer a chance to contribute significantly to community-focused...
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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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