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Hinterland
In Hinterland this week, a rare traditional rural skill area in training decline, the importance of museums to local economies, can Government really address the causal link around suicides? Alms houses are conversely good for your health, budget pressures facing...
Hinterland is back after a lay off of a few weeks. In this royal week – we have two stories of doing dare involving a helicopter and earth digger! We also have cycle lanes, rainforest, 100% mortgages and the return...
In this edition of Hinterland a bevvy of food stories, horses, trains and finally an update on our former Queen’s corgis… ...
In Hinterland this week – challenged rural radio, a policy agenda with some key thinking about rural social care, challenges facing rural churches, the ongoing tragedy of bird flu, rising energy prices all topped off with buried treasure! * ...
Happy New Year! In this edition of Hinterland: falling incomes, the pivotal role of the care system in all things health, strikes, recycling and inflation… * * * UK household income likely to fall by £2,000 a year,...
In this edition, health worker shortages, fluvial erosion driven perhaps by climate change, the impact of tourists, falling house prices, rail chaos and finally a Roman sauna in Rutland… * * * Brexit has worsened shortage of NHS...
In this edition of Hinterland – Flu in the wings, the housebuilding itch, scary challenges in the world of hospital discharge, community transport as a key rural theme and we finish with a seasonal pumpkin flavoured and finally... * ...
Cost of living challenges, seasonal worker challenges, county lines challenges, fracking challenges, housing challenges – all seen off potentially this week in Rural England with a seasonal dip! Read on… * * * Rapid expansion of visa scheme...
This week – Cotswold DC leading the energy charge, an interesting debate about what seaside towns are for, some sub-regional navel gazing, and Doctor’s pensions… * * * Cotswold residents could get energy-efficient upgrades I think...
In Hinterland this week, lots of charismatic mega-fauna alongside stories about how building and travelling and care costs all remain contentious issues in rural England and more widely for that matter. Read on… * * * ‘I lost...
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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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