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Anglian Water supplies drinking water to 4.3 million customers across the East of England and collects and treats used water from over 6 million people. We operate within the largest geographical region of England and Wales. Water is...
Reed in Partnership’s mission is to positively transform people and their communities. We provide services to help people find a job, improve their health, develop their skills and fulfil their potential. Hundreds of thousands of people across the UK...
A Different Approach – community led housing ‘A Different Approach’ represents the outcomes of the collective work carried out by a team of housing professionals in response to the difficulties around the delivery of community led rural housing....
Churches Rural Forum Through meetings, working groups, our website and newsletter the Devon Churches Rural Forum provides both physical and virtual meeting places for anyone interested or involved in rural life and ministry in Devon to share: ...
At YMCA Lincolnshire we believe every person is of equal value and should be given the support and guidance they need to ensure they can reach their full potential. We work with people of all ages and backgrounds...
We are the only ecumenical Association that specialises in caring for Agricultural and Rural Chaplains, Farming Support Chaplains, Rural Support Officers, Diocesan Rural Life Advisers and Rural Officers working throughout the churches. We believe that through our unique calling to...
ABOUT US SP Energy Networks is the Distribution Network Operator for the Merseyside, Cheshire and North Shropshire area in England and we are responsible for the electricity substations, overhead power lines & underground cables in this area....
The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) exists to foster rural enterprise and aims to unlock the potential in the UK’s rural economies by collaborating, researching and co-designing ideas and solutions. It works with businesses, policy makers and...
Mobile UK is the trade association for the UK’s mobile network operators - EE, O2, Three and Vodafone. Mobile UK’s mission is to work with Government, regulators, civil society and others to harness the power of mobile to improve...
The National Centre For Remote and Rural Medicine Changing Practice, Changing Outcomes The National Centre for Remote and Rural Medicine, part of the University of Central Lancashire, provides education and training to equip health professionals with 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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