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At Airband, we don’t just deliver brilliant broadband, we provide the means for people in rural areas to stay connected If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s the importance of being able to keep in...
Local Gov reports that a three-year investigation undertaken by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Rural Health and Care and the National Centre for Rural Health and Care has found stark levels of inequality between rural and urban areas when...
Sky news reports that Levelling Up Secretary, Michael Gove (Con) unveiled the Government's "landmark" plan for levelling up the country claiming to improve the lives of those outside London and the South East Speaking in the Commons on Wednesday,...
The Personal Social Services Adult Social Care Survey England (ASCS) is a national survey that is repeated every year The survey, which forms part of a national programme led by NHS Digital, selects a sample of people who receive...
A report by the Citizens Advice illustrates how the post office network continues to provide vital access to essential face-to-face services. Nearly 1 in 5 (18%) people visit a post office every week, while nearly half (45%) visit at least once...
Keep It in the Community (KIITC) is an online database of all community assets in England, such as pubs, shops and land, that have been nominated or registered as an Asset of Community Value (ACV). First set up by mySociety,...
ITV reports that Cornwall has submitted its 'ambitious' bid to become the first rural area to win UK City of Culture 2025 - saying it would be a huge boost for a region, which urgently needs investment to close the...
BBC reports that about 97,000 homes in Northumberland and County Durham suffered power cuts caused by Storm Malik and Storm Corrie over the weekend Charity Community Action Northumberland (CAN) has called for more to be done to connect homes...
Pub is The Hub, the not-for-profit organisation that helps pubs to diversify and provide essential local services, is continuing to support publicans and their local communities. Despite the challenges faced by the industry over the latest difficult few months...
In the latter months of the 2021, The Prince’s Countryside Fund was busy launching our new three-year strategy across the UK, which we are so pleased to be able to share with you here . We would also...
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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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