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The Guardian reports that up to 3,000 primary schools across rural England are to gain access to gigabit-speed broadband as part of a new multimillion-pound investment, the Government has said A joint £82 million investment from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and...
The BBC asked year six Wareside Primary pupil Alby what he thinks of his school and he replied, through a wide beaming smile, "It is amazing" He knows full well that with just 19 pupils, his school...
Plumpton College has been awarded £4.4 million in funding to invest in a new centre for training, education and skills development in the South East. Work has begun on the new Agri-Food Hub being built in the heart of...
The County Councils Network has released a new report which analyses the challenges county authorities face in delivering home to school transport services, including the impact of the record fuel price increases With fuel prices hitting record highs this...
The BBC reports that the Department for Education has published the Schools White Paper on Monday 28th March, setting out new measures for schools to ensure children are being supported in education The Parent Pledge will support the Government’s...
Date: 2nd March 2022 Subject: Young People in Rural Areas Chair: Kerry Booth, Deputy Chief Executive, Rural Services Network - To download the Agenda for this seminar click here - To...
The micropropagation laboratory at Duchy College Rosewarne was established in 1991. Over a number of years, the facility has become an important, nationally-recognised research facility for the propagation and cultivation of endangered plant species. The primary focus has been...
Dozens of farmers across Lancashire are starting to learn new skills thanks to a major investment in the very latest technology through a new collaboration between the county’s colleges and employers. The network of farmers is helping to share...
At UK Youth , our vision is to ensure that “all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives”. With our 2025 strategy, we have committed to “unlock the power of...
The BBC programme Countryfile have featured a story focusing on young people in rural areas and the impact of cuts to rural youth services The feature posed the question as to whether rural young people are more at risk...
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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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