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New scheme worth up to £120 million launched to help local transport authorities introduce zero emission buses Move will reduce carbon emissions from local public transport, improving air quality in areas across England ...
Poor access to public transport and fewer numbers of car owners are isolating people living in ‘left behind’ neighbourhoods from urban centres and essential services That’s according to a new report by the Campaign for Better Transport and the...
The Rural Services Network has put together a first review of the new Bus Back Better: National Bus Strategy for England, launched by the Government last week The paucity of rural transport options is an issue which strikes at...
The Government has yesterday announced it’s plans for the National Bus Strategy, Bus Back Better, and a ‘£3 Billion bus revolution’. View the press release here The Prime Minister has announced the “most ambitious shake-up of the...
MPs call for rural-urban parity at conference aimed at revitalising rural Warnings of cost of lack of transport and broadband infrastructure on communities further isolated by COVID-19 Government urged to amend planning policy to address pressing...
Great Armouth Mercury reports that people in rural Norfolk face longer journeys than almost anyone in the country to pick up prescriptions at a pharmacy, attend a GP appointment or use leisure facilities England’s first official national health index,...
Date: 24th February 2021 Subject: Rural Transport Chair: Kerry Booth, Assistant Chief Executive, Rural Services Network - To download the Agenda for this seminar click here - To download the...
Drawing on information provided by our members the Rural Services Network has responded to the government’s proposed rural transport strategy We have identified that the call for evidence is silent on a number of current live issues and...
The Leader Live has reported that a new £200 million rail upgrade ‘super-hub’ at Chester linking North Wales and the North West of England could power a pandemic bounce-back boom The investment would include £60 million to modernise and...
BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme has reported this week about the impact of COVID-19 on the countryside, where despite the fact that cases may be lower, ‘isolation and job insecurity can be even more challenging when you live in a...
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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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