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Rural Younger People
The Planner has reported on research that has found a lack of access to public transport and the internet is leaving children in remote rural communities suffering ‘prolonged isolation, exclusion and insecurity’ A Centre for Mental Health study has...
The Rural Services Network, along with Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE), The Rural Housing Alliance, The Plunkett Foundation and Rural England Stakeholder Group, has written to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, the Rt...
As detailed in the Rural Bulletin this week, The Rural Services Network (RSN), along with ACRE, the Rural Housing Alliance, Rural Services Network (RSN) and Plunkett Foundation have written to the Secretary of State calling for rural communities with a...
The Independent and the Halifax Courier report that the north-south divide could be exacerbated by the controversial changes to A-level grading, after it emerged pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds had been disproportionately hit by grade reductions following results day last week...
Health organisations in Lancashire and South Cumbria have worked in partnership to develop an interactive map of mental health services for people living in the area The Google Maps based system lists all the organisations working locally, and...
The Princess Royal has guest edited a special edition of Country Life, in which she talks about the need to increase affordable housing in rural areas Taking on the role of campaigning editor, Princess Anne set out her vision...
The Independent publishes research suggesting COVID-19 is causing a shift in attitudes towards city-centre living that could reverse the ‘brain drain’ which has seen millions of people move to London in search of work A survey of 2,000 people...
The Express and Star cover news that all state school pupils in England are to receive an increase in central government funding of at least two percent next year Under the settlement, secondary schools will attract a minimum of...
The North Devon Gazette reports that headteachers in North Devon have welcomed the news that all children and young people will return to full-time education at the start of the next academic year in September Schools and colleges will...
The Northern Echo reports that rural primary schools across the North Yorkshire are set to receive a boost to their internet speeds High-speed connectivity provider NYnet is working to deliver gigabit-capable broadband connections to more than 20 schools as...
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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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