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A ‘National Poem of Thanks to Our Nation’s Publicans’ has been released by Pub is The Hub and arts project INN CROWD to thank publicans for their resilience and continuing support of their local communities during this Covid-19 pandemic, despite...
An enterprising Devon pub that supported its local community during the pandemic has opened a new village shop with the support of Pub is The Hub, the not-for-profit organisation that helps pubs to diversify and provide essential local services. ...
Left to right: Becky Gibbons, son Kai Gibbons and John Gibbons outside The Larder A shipping container converted into a village shop in a Dorset pub has come to the rescue of its locals The Rose &...
The Green Man in Scamblesby near Louth has opened a permanent village shop - with support from rural pub champions, Pub is The Hub – providing new employment for two local people The Village Shop Scamblesby is situated in...
Local residents of Stokesby near Great Yarmouth in Norfolk can skip the six-mile round trip to the nearby town for essential groceries since their local, The Ferry Inn, opened a shop in the pub. Alison Brewster and her family...
The community in Harbottle in Northumberland have several reasons to be thankful for the huge effort of their village pub, The Star Inn. Having opened a village shop in the rear of The Star Inn earlier this year, Phil...
The St John Inn near Torpoint in Cornwall has opened a village shop in record time to support its community in lockdown. A standalone shed has been built next to the pub, in the car park, and initially opened...
The Pub is The Hub have announced that despite being home bound their advisors are still as busy as ever offering advice to licensees across the country Many of these licensees are either continuing with projects or developing new...
Welcome to November’s Rural Services Partnership Spotlight. We are thrilled by the ever-increasing interest in the Rural Services Partnership (RSP) and the variety of organisations that have joined since July. The RSP, in partnership with the Rural Health &...
Pub is The Hub has launched Join Inn – Last Orders for Loneliness to combat loneliness and isolation through services and activities provided by pubs in a £100,000 two-year pilot programme that is being funded by HEINEKEN UK. The...
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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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