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Bringing together data from the Office for National Statistics, it is possible to build a clear picture of lower average income for those working in rural areas. This has obvious implications in terms of living standards and affordability of housing,...
Police forces in England and Wales are required to send police recorded crime data to the Home Office. The following analysis takes this quarterly data over the period September 2012 to September 2015, and presents it at the local authority...
The Government has an ambition for increased levels of cycling, and it is easy to see how it would be beneficial both in easing road congestion as well as increasing rates of physical activity. The following analysis takes a look...
The risks and opportunities available for business in rural local authority areas can be quite unique from those in urban areas. As a result the rate of new businesses created and the rate of business deaths as a fraction of...
Rural local authority areas have lower population densities, but many services need to be provided despite an area potentially having fewer people living there. This is reflected when looking at winter maintenance fleet data published by the Municipal Year Book...
The online article 'The 62 areas where houses are less affordable than London', taken from the BBC News website, reflects the struggles of many people living in or looking to move to rural areas. The pressure of housing affordability for...
Take-up of formal childcare by low income families can bring benefits to children's learning and development. This analysis looks at an authorities comparative situation against the rural/urban averages for all authorities. - Take-up of formal childcare by low income...
Local authority managed leisure facilities such as swimming pools are increasingly under pressure to make efficiency savings or even survival. With this view, the following is a brief look at the situation for swimming pool provision in rural local authorities....
International migration into local authority areas can cause significant debate as to the benefits or pressures this brings to a community. With this in mind, the following analysis looks at short term international migration inflows for your local authority area....
Loneliness can be damaging both for physical and mental wellbeing. As such it is important to consider ways in which loneliness and social isolation can be minimised. This analysis and the accompanying notes take a look at the situation 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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