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This month, reflections on what a divided place rural England is in terms of game birds and badgers, how cold and expensive it is going to be moving forward to live in rural England, care home staffing challenges and the...
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Firms in sparse rural areas more likely to export Rural businesses are more...
In these very sad days its hard to find stories of relevance outside of the Ukraine issue. Its even harder to think of them as serious compared to challenges in that part of the world, still perhaps we should look...
This week, the end of restrictions, a woke push back, the risks of a tightening benefit system, energy policy hindsight, basic income experiments and recognition for back yards – bring it on!!! * * * ‘We’re in a...
In Hinterland this week: levelling up, rural living costs, pricey food and some funny rural films. Read on!! * * * Impact of the pandemic on rural shopping habits An ostensibly prosaic subject but in the hands...
Welcome to the February 2022 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight We’re delighted to share with you the first edition of Spotlight for 2022, show casing all things rural. In this bumper edition we have over 20 articles covering rural...
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network and produced in partnership with the Rural Housing Alliance, highlighting a selection of current rural housing issues and opportunities The hidden crisis of rural homelessness...
In Hinterland this time, some long term political planning on rural, where better to think these issues through than in a community owned rural pub? Tourism businesses in trouble, national parks in consultation, rural dwellers under holiday pressures and finally...
2022 starts at pace with: housebuilding, omicron, online meetings, windfall taxes, celebrity restaurants and archeologically themed badgers. Its good to be in touch again!!! * * * Sort out housebuilding obstacles or miss target, Lords warn UK government...
In Hinterland this week: the sad challenge of cyclists on rural roads, the impact of rural policy on the landscape of rural England, fly tipping and some very depression side effects of the pandemic. Read on... * * ...
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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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