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The National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF) is launching a brand new free online conference in October focussed on how to futureproof the rural arts sector Called “Horizons”, the 4-day conference will be online and digital, taking place every Tuesday...
WARNING OVER ACCESS TO COVID-19 TESTING FOR RURAL SOCIAL CARE SECTOR Fears also raised for closure of rural care homes if funding gap not plugged Social care staff and users in rural areas are facing significant barriers...
For a full week, the Rural Services Network hosted almost 400 delegates at it’s annual National Rural Conference. Last week, as an alternative to its usual conference in Cheltenham, the RSN moved the event online, with the theme of Revitalising...
Article written by David Cope, Countryside Climate Network Coordinator David Cope, UK100’s Countryside Climate Network Coordinator, spoke at the Rural Service Network ’s annual conference Revitalising Rural on Thursday. In this adaption of David’s talk, he spells out why...
The Times has reported on analysis suggesting that a new housebuilding algorithm will mean that northern councils may have reduced house-building targets, while huge numbers of homes are built in the South Last month, the Government said that it...
Papers including the Northumberland Gazette, Care Talk and Hexham Courant have identified critical challenges in delivering social care services during the pandemic, with four in five rural social care workers lacking adequate access to COVID-19 testing The papers reported...
The New Statesman has published an article sponsored by Plymouth University arguing that the digital divide in Britain needs to be addressed for digital health progress to be made in theNHS Whilst COVID-19 has helped speed up digital advances...
Several newspapers, including the Northern Echo, have reported that rural residents are unhappy that they have been brought into lockdown when cases are not as high there as other parts of the county The lockdown has been instigated across...
The Metro has reported on the case of a retired man living in rural England who was quoted half a million pounds to install high speed Wi-Fi in his home in a remote hamlet in the Lake District The...
The Rural Services Network annual National Rural Conference is taking place at the moment with over 500 bookings for the week of events With each day focusing on a different rural topic, under the banner of Revitalising Rural, we...
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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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