T: 01822 851370 E: [email protected]
Rural Economies
Farming Weekly reports that farming and rural areas could lose government funding worth hundreds of millions of pounds a year, according to research from the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) The CLA explained that changes have been made...
The Times reports that rural businesses have accused ministers of “levelling down” the countryside after analysis of the budget found they will suffer a shortfall of hundreds of millions of pounds in grant funding The UK Shared Prosperity Fund,...
Further to their new report ( A strategic case for equitable recognition of rural economies in Levelling Up policies ) and also the RSN Rural Conference 2021 (with particular focus on the Rural Economy session held at this event) the...
The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) has set out its argument about why and how the Government should develop ‘rural-inclusive’ Levelling Up policies, delivery programmes and resources The Briefing Paper A strategic case for equitable recognition...
The Government have announced more than 500,000 more rural homes and businesses will be given access to better broadband under plans to level up the UK with improved internet connectivity Digital Secretary Nadine Dorries has announced an estimated 567,000...
Grants of between £2000 and £10000 are available to eligible businesses in rural areas within the Stafford Borough Council area who have plans to develop new products and services to support their recovery Applications will be open from 1...
UK Teck News reports that leading broadband provider for rural homes and businesses across the West of England, Airband, has successfully closed a significant £100 million debt package from an international banking consortium including HSBC, Lloyds, Nord LB and Sabadell...
Farmers Weekly reports that rural businesses have been offered an extension to the annual investment allowance at £1 million until March 2023 Last Wednesday, the Chancellor announced that the allowance offers 100% relief against spending on plant and equipment...
Local paper, the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier, publishes the results of a new report that shows rural economies could benefit from rewilding initiatives while helping Britain meet its biodiversity and climate commitments Rewilding Britain has called on...
A joint letter has been signed by Citizens Advice, the Consumer Council for Northern Ireland, Age UK, and Action with Communities in Rural England calling on the Chancellor to continue to support rural post offices at the upcoming Spending Review...
NEWSLETTER
Sign up to receive all our latest news and updates.
HOT TOPICS
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.
SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER
Sign up to our newsletter to receive all the latest news and updates.
Part of and working with:
