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The Federation of Small Businesses and Which? have jointly called for a regulator to ensure companies and shoppers who rely on cash are not disadvantaged, as reported by CityA.M. It comes after Which? found that 25,000 cash machines were...
MP's have recently debated the issue of access to cash machines in rural areas. The full debate can be viewed in Hansard here The RSN is concerned about the Future of Rural Areas. Rural residents...
Introduction SMARTA is an international research and demonstration project which is developing new insights into the challenges faced by rural communities across the world in maintaining good transport and accessibility. The project consortium offers expertise to selected rural...
The Green Dragon at Market Lavington in Wiltshire launched a free-to-use digital hub yesterday with support from rural pub champions, Pub is The Hub. To mark the launch of the scheme, Helen Bradley and Ruth Hill from...
Dorset to be among places hardest hit by Britain’s ageing population, figures reveal The Bournemouth Echo covered Office for National Statistics figures showing that rural and coastal areas have the highest proportion of older residents. The ten local...
A new opportunity is available for those with good ideas for rural communities to be awarded research travel grants. Applicants with new ideas on how to improve rural life in the UK can now be supported by overseas research...
A new “digital pledge” backed by £7.5m of government funding aims to help councils transform their online services. The new initiative would change the way councils invest in technology, share expertise and ensure local residents receive the best quality...
An updated wayleave framework could speed up the roll-out of rural broadband while ensuring fair treatment for landowners. The updated national Rural Communications Agreement was developed by the Country Land and Business Association and the National Farmers Union. ...
Prompt and effective action is needed to deal with the serious issue of rural crime, says the National Farmers Union. It comes as new figures from the Home Office show that agriculture-related crime and anti-social behaviour has risen over...
If you’re not included in any fibre rollout plans, or if you have fibre but want faster speeds, have you considered a Community Fibre Partnership with Openreach? Wherever you are, and whatever you need faster broadband for, Openreach’s community...
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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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