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Rural Vulnerability
Broadcast TV and radio – content delivered through an aerial into people’s homes – is part of the fabric of our national life. Watching and listening to our favourite shows together is something that binds us as families, as...
The Rural Heating Challenge Late last year, the long-awaited Heat and Buildings Strategy was published setting out details of a £3.9 billion package of support to decarbonise heat for buildings. It was clear that Government sees rural households...
OFTEC, an organisation with decades of experience in the rural heating industry, sets out the challenges and solutions for decarbonising off-gas-grid heating. The current cost of living crisis has driven the goal of achieving net zero down the...
The Telegraph reports that nurseries in rural areas are under threat as one in five has closed its doors between 2015 and 2020, according to figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Concerns have been...
The Chronicle reports that North East leaders have pleaded with the Government to act now to save bus passengers from being hit with yet more devastating cuts Ministers have been warned that they must offer to extend emergency cash...
The BBC last week reported on the Full extent of NHS dentistry shortage The article highlighted how, “Nine in 10 NHS dental practices across the UK are not accepting new adult patients for treatment under the...
The BBC report that people are going back to cash to keep tighter control on their spending as living costs soar, according to new research by the Post Office Post offices handled £801m in personal cash withdrawals...
The Yorkshire post reports on the rising cost of living that is deeply affecting rural communities, with rising fuel prices and a lack of public transport, particularly affecting those in remote areas With government support for energy bills focussed...
Oxford Mail reports the government has awarded £12.7million of funding to Oxfordshire County Council for improvements to its bus services The funding will support cheaper fares for under-19s, new rural services, bus priority measures and proposed traffic filters to...
The BBC report how the theft of farmers' livestock, vehicles and fuel is on the rise due to the UK's cost-of-living crisis, according to a new countryside crime report Rural crime claims payouts between January and March...
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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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