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This week – Cotswold DC leading the energy charge, an interesting debate about what seaside towns are for, some sub-regional navel gazing, and Doctor’s pensions… * * * Cotswold residents could get energy-efficient upgrades I think...
In Hinterland this week, lots of charismatic mega-fauna alongside stories about how building and travelling and care costs all remain contentious issues in rural England and more widely for that matter. Read on… * * * ‘I lost...
Welcome to the Summer 2022 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight Now that temperatures have settled, we’re delighted to share with you a selection of best practice member articles, showing casing all things rural! In this edition we feature ...
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 Rural Housing Week 2022 focusses on...
In Hinterland this time, George Monbiot on who runs rural policy, hidden Police cameras, rural mental health, health on line, organised crime and nettles!! * * * Only a tiny minority of rural Britons are farmers – so...
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities The state of rural enterprise and the impact of poor broadband ...
In Hinterland this time – a lack of key services causing distant treatment, vegan farmers, councils and the cost of living emergency (have a look at Saunder’s dual state hypothesis!), Levelling Up and Health and NHS Food Banks for staff!!...
In Hinterland this time, a bevvy of stories about rural connectivity, a really interesting explanation of why job demand is booming in rural areas, some real lived experience around the explosion in the cost of living and a highly fashionable...
This week another useful report confirming what we already know about the challenges facing rural England, A&E reflections, Sport in the Countryside, who is to blame for the pressure put on care homes by the policy of discharging people with...
Welcome to the Spring 2022 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight After a relaxing May Bank Holiday, we’re delighted to share with you a selection of best practice member articles, showing casing all things rural! Whether you’re interested in ...
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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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