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Future of Rural Areas
Many of the places where people from disadvantaged backgrounds are least likely to make social progress are rural areas, notes Brian Wilson. Shortly before standing down the Social Mobility Commission published its fifth annual State of the Nation report....
RURAL residents are being urged to respond to a Department for Transport consultation on community railways. A community rail line is a railway supported by a local partnership giving local people a say in the development and...
- Unemployment Claimant Flows as an Indicator of Economic Performance JSA claimant flows analysis (November 17) JSA claimants as percentage of working population analysis (June 17)...
Three villages could become “rural travel hubs” to improve rural transport in Cambridgeshire. The pilot hubs, to be funded by the Greater Cambridge Partnership, will be travel interchanges tailored for individual areas. They could include new...
Rural households spend about £3000 more per year than their urban counterparts on essentials, suggests a study. Inflation when it comes to goods and services in rural areas is also rising twice the average national rate, according...
The UK's biggest ATM network has rejected claims that changes in its fee structure could result in the widespread loss of cash machines in rural locations. LINK has been consulting its members on proposals to reduce the...
The Prince’s Countryside Fund has announced a major project examining the sustainability of rural communities. It has appointed Professor Sarah Skerratt of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) to conduct research into the sustainability of rural communities across the...
FOUR in five rural businesses are embracing the digital economy – but many say lack of training and skills is hampering their growth. E-commerce plays a big role in helping rural businesses to export, with 80% using...
Consumer group Which? has warned that widespread ATM closures could leave people without cash. The group has called on the regulator to intervene over future of the ATM network. New proposals cast doubt over Britain’s free-to-use...
FORMER Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has hit out at NHS England bosses for not backing down on proposed service charges. The MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale spoke out after a local medical group in hs constituency...
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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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