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Welcome to the Winter 2023 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight We have plenty of best practice to share from a wide number of our members from across a wide range of sectors. In this edition we feature the ...
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 Cost of living rural household survey underway...
Happy New Year! In this edition of Hinterland: falling incomes, the pivotal role of the care system in all things health, strikes, recycling and inflation… * * * UK household income likely to fall by £2,000 a year,...
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities UK Shared Prosperity Fund expenditure gets the green light On 5th December, government...
In this edition, health worker shortages, fluvial erosion driven perhaps by climate change, the impact of tourists, falling house prices, rail chaos and finally a Roman sauna in Rutland… * * * Brexit has worsened shortage of NHS...
Welcome to the Autumn 2022 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight As the days draw in we have plenty of best practice to share from a wide number of our members from across a wide range of sectors. In this...
In this edition of Hinterland – Flu in the wings, the housebuilding itch, scary challenges in the world of hospital discharge, community transport as a key rural theme and we finish with a seasonal pumpkin flavoured and finally... * ...
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 Cost of living crisis a perfect...
Cost of living challenges, seasonal worker challenges, county lines challenges, fracking challenges, housing challenges – all seen off potentially this week in Rural England with a seasonal dip! Read on… * * * Rapid expansion of visa scheme...
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Rural England Prosperity Fund launched Rural businesses and communities are set to benefit...
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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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