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The BBC reports how a Cornish resident has been forced into living in an Airbnb due to soaring private rent prices As a Cornish painter and decorator, Heath Robinson spends a lot of time maintaining holiday homes - but...
Researchers from the University of Reading, the University of Exeter and Sheffield University found that while Covid-19 led to worsening mental health among farmers, those surveyed said that they were already struggling prior to the pandemic Incoming changes to...
DronePrep who support drone delivery projects across the UK via their innovative technology platform and Drone Delivery Register app, connect drone pilots with landowners allowing them to plan flights and create safe spaces in low-level airspace in which to...
New research highlights growing rural-urban divide and calls on government to rural proof pandemic rebuild plans Many residents of England’s small towns and villages face being digitally excluded and locked out of key services as the nation builds...
Publications including ISPreview and IT Pro cover the findings of a new Rural England CIC report that shows many people in the country’s small towns and villages still face being “digitally excluded and locked out of key services” due to...
Rural businesses in parts of England have shown remarkable resilience during Covid-19 by innovating and adapting in response to the severe economic challenges of the pandemic, according to a major new survey from the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise...
The Guardian reports that one of England’s largest social care providers, Anchor, has urged the Government to change the vaccination deadline for all care-home workers, warning of a risk to levels of care as data confirmed that more than 50,000...
An article published by the BBC details how the NHS in England is to receive an extra £5.9bn in this week's Budget, the government has announced The money will be used to help clear the record backlog of people...
Recognising and addressing the post-pandemic rural productivity challenge Recognising rural communities’ specific needs Over the past year, Rural Services Network and its partners have commissioned three studies from Pragmatix Advisory to help inform policymakers on the nature...
The Guardian reports on a surge in demand for rural holidays in counties, such as Staffordshire and Worcestershire, in light of restrictions to foreign holidays due to the pandemic According to the report, there has been a 300% spike...
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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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