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Rural Digital Connectivity
Westmorland Gazette reports that broadband provider, Fibrus, has revealed its plans for its roll out across Great Britain - starting with ‘underserved towns and villages’ in Cumbria In a staged approach, the expansion from Fibrus will see it cover...
The Guardian reports that up to 3,000 primary schools across rural England are to gain access to gigabit-speed broadband as part of a new multimillion-pound investment, the Government has said A joint £82 million investment from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and...
The Guardian reports that the UK’s biggest mobile and broadband companies have agreed a plan to help customers struggling to pay bills amid the cost of living crisis The companies committed to a five-point plan to support customers struggling...
Published in the Times this week is an article written by Shuja Khan, chief executive of Arqiva, discusses the importance traditional TV and radio Every single week over 17 million adults in Great Britain sit down and watch Freeview...
A campaign to safeguard digital terrestrial TV and radio launches today as new research by Ipsos shows that 9 in 10 people (90%) across Great Britain want to see continued support for these services New data from Ipsos...
Research published by Work Foundation at Lancashire University discusses digital poverty and how this is a particular problem in rural areas Excerpts of the research, which the Rural Services Network have been quoted as contributing to, can be found...
The Financial Times reports that Britain’s ability to roll out superfast broadband across the country is being slowed by the “tortuous” process of recruiting workers from the EU following Brexit, the head of BT’s networking business has warned Clive...
An article featured on the BBC website details how Ofcom has brought in new rules to protect rural phone boxes from closure The UK telecoms regulator said it will stop British Telecom (BT) from closing down phone boxes...
Date: 25th May 2022 Subject: Rural Digital Connectivity Chair: Kerry Booth, Deputy Chief Executive, Rural Services Network - To download the Agenda for this seminar click here - To view the...
Pinsent and Mason’s reports that the digitisation of the planning process in England has moved a step closer with the recent publication of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, which included several proposals that will support the shift to digital...
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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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