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Rural Economies
An article written by Graham Biggs (Chief Executive of the Rural Services Network) has been featured by the The Yorkshire Post and this can be read below. The Rural Services Network has highlighted (again) that...
ACS (Association of Convenience Stores) has urged the Government to recognise the importance of rural shops and ensure that they are not left playing catch up when it comes to being able to provide services to their customers ...
Farming UK has reported on calls for the Government to back British tourism this summer following the Prime Minister’s announcement of the country's post-lockdown roadmap last week The sector welcomed news that rural tourism including shops and outdoor hospitality...
Newspapers, including the Times, have reported on suggestions that the Government could help to revive high streets by providing funding that encourages landlords to convert empty shops into homes, offices or restaurants In a letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak...
New economic research reveals government spending per person on public infrastructure is 44% higher for urban areas than it is for rural areas. Rural Services Network, Britain’s Leading Edge, CPRE, the countryside charity and English Rural are calling...
Computer Weekly has reported on predictions that the first phase of the new £1 billion Shared Rural Network (SRN) could increase the turnover for rural businesses by £187.7 million per annum The first phase of the project will see...
Farming UK has reported that Elon Musk’s SpaceX has begun testing its Starlink broadband service in the English countryside, as part of plans to ‘blanket’ Earth with high-speed broadband coverage that could prove revolutionary in rural parts of the country...
The Municipal Journal has reported on the Government reversal of its decision to impose a £95,000 cap on exit payments on public sector authorities, admitting the controversial policy has had ‘unintended consequences’ The Treasury, which set the limit on...
The Government has put in place a range of measures, unprecedented in recent times and amounting to approaching £300 billion to address the impact of the pandemic. In its most recent announcements on ameliorating the impact of the pandemic...
England’s tourism sector risks being overwhelmed by record number of visitors and growing skills gaps, say council leaders. The UK’s tourism sector provides 3.1m jobs – many of them in rural areas. It is worth £126bn to the economy...
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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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