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Rural Communities
The views of Plunkett's members, partners and other sector representatives. 2023 is the first year where Plunkett’s new 5 year strategy has been embedded in our business plan and will feature across all of our work streams. In...
Politics Home publishes an opinion piece by Selaine Saxby MP who argues there are far too many left behind rural and coastal communities that are being overlooked by government policies Saxby draws attention to the difficulties faced by rural...
ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) have been surveying village halls over the summer months, with worrying results for their continued future 88 respondents out of 873 claimed they were spending over a third of their income on...
The BBC report how Libraries are at risk of cuts despite 'unprecedented' rise in users Community libraries are seeing an "unprecedented" rise in the number of people using their services, but many are concerned about their future. ...
Joe Hesketh, Plunkett’s Data Manager provides an update on their refreshed directory of assets of community value: Launched in January 2022, Keep it in the Community (KIITC) is an online database of all community assets in England, such as pubs,...
Lincolnshire Live reports that organisations helping local residents deal with the rising cost of living will be granted £65,000 towards 'warm banks' and a mobile food shop for rural areas, with a total of £22,000 going towards a 'mobile community...
To recognise and celebrate the community-businesses and their volunteers that go that extra mile to help their communities Plunkett Foundation is launching its annual Rural Community Business Awards. Across the UK a growing number of 800 community-owned businesses are...
The News and Star reports that Dr Neil Hudson, Member of Parliament for Penrith and the Borders, visited The Market Hall in Wigton this week to meet with members of the town council to discuss a variety of issues facing...
The Prince’s Countryside Fund (PCF) has invested £588,426 in 33 projects across the UK which are helping to create a real future for rural Britain The grants have been awarded as part of two funding streams – Supporting Rural...
Christian Today reports the Church of England has launched a 10-point strategy to help its thousands of rural churches survive and thrive Many provided cool sanctuaries during the recent record-breaking temperatures – but they have the potential to play...
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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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