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Notes from Inaugural Meeting of the Rural Village Services Group Online via Zoom Wednesday, 7th September 2022, 5pm-6pm - You can download a copy of the agenda for this meeting here - You can download...
THURSDAY 4th AUGUST 2022 - You can download a copy of these minutes here Present: Cllr Tony Leech - Okehampton Town Council Cllr Claire Wilding - Charlbury Town Council Cllr Phillip Howells - Ledbury Town Council...
TUESDAY 2nd AUGUST 2022 - You can download a copy of these minutes here Present: Cllr Tony Leech - Okehampton Town Council Cllr Claire Wilding - Charlbury Town Council Cllr Tony Hirons - Lutterworth Town Council...
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SPARSE RURAL AND RURAL SERVICES NETWORK EXECUTIVE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RURAL SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LTD MEETING Hosted: Online via Zoom Date: Monday 23rd May 2022 Chair: Cllr Cecilia Motley , Rural Services...
Date: 11th May 2022 Subject: Rural Social Care and Health Chair: Cllr Roger Phillips , Herefordshire Council Hosted: Online Event via Zoom - To download the agenda associated for this meeting, click here - To...
Online via Zoom Monday 25th April 2022 2pm-3pm - To download the agenda and papers associated with this meeting click here - To download the minutes for this meeting, click here ...
Online via Zoom Monday 25th April 2022 11am-12:30pm - To download the agenda and papers associated with this meeting click here - To download the minutes for this meeting, click here ...
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RMTG Meeting Online via Zoom 16:30pm-18pm, Monday, 28th March 2022 - You can download a copy of the agenda and papers for this meeting here - You can download a copy of these minutes...
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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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