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The White Swan in Gressenhall, Norfolk, has opened a community space called The Stables to help support people living locally. An outbuilding has been refurbished to home the multifunctional space, which can be used as a community café,...
Julia Weston, Chief Executive at The Churchill Fellowship writes: "We are very pleased to announce that on Tuesday 13 September we will open for applications for Churchill Fellowships in a range of topical themes, including rural communities. Churchill...
The Rural Services Network is deeply saddened by the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8th 2022. As the longest reigning British monarch, we pay tribute to her life of public service. Graham Biggs MBE, Chief Executive...
The News and Star reports that Dr Neil Hudson, Member of Parliament for Penrith and the Borders, visited The Market Hall in Wigton this week to meet with members of the town council to discuss a variety of issues facing...
Chronicle Live reports that somewhere in the region of 70 per cent of free-to-use cash machines could close completely or begin charging fees to allow users to access money, as rising costs of running hit operators across the board. ...
Tech Crunch reports that the first major subsidy contract under the UK government’s £5 billion Project Gigabit scheme has officially been awarded, with Wessex Internet securing £6 million to connect remote properties in South West England to high-speed broadband. ...
BBC News reports that farms, pubs, and village halls across England will be able to bid for a share of up to £110m funding as part of a new scheme to boost the rural economy. The rural England prosperity...
Stafford Borough Council write “Time is running out for businesses in Stafford Borough to grab a share of a £3 million support scheme.” Borough businesses that did not qualify for Government funded rate relief to help them through the...
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs have published their second report on rural proofing, examining government action to support the rural economy and rural communities. The report includes the government’s Levelling Up White Paper and the challenges...
Many farm businesses in England may struggle to cope with the challenges of new agricultural policies and the withdrawal of the Basic Payment Scheme, given that a majority do not engage in formal business planning or seek external professional advice,...
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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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