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Rural Economies
A huge thank you to Rural Services Network member organisations who helped to share and promote our survey on the rural cost of living crisis, that we carried out with the Rural Issues Group of the Citizens Advice. It...
Mobile UK, the industry body for the UK’s Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), is calling for all newly elected local councillors to put digital policy and connectivity strategies for their localities high on their agenda as they start their new terms. ...
The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Rural Business and the Rural Powerhouse has released a detailed report exploring the cost-of-living crisis in rural areas and investigating the extent of the 'rural premium' Government neglect of the rural...
- To download the Agenda for this seminar click here POST EVENT: PRESENTATIONS Ian Cass, Managing Director, Forum of Private Business, “The Importance of Micro Businesses to the Rural Economy” ...
The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) explores this 'green logistics' opportunity in its latest module in its innovation portal. With an introductory blog post from NICRE Innovation Associate Steven Morrison Cairns, from...
FSB's latest Growth Belt report highlights the way rural businesses are struggling against a backdrop of mounting energy costs, poor transport links, and unreliable broadband. Small firms in rural areas face a unique set of challenges that will...
The Government has today (11 April ) launched its new Wireless Infrastructure Strategy (WIS) with an ambition 'to boost digital connectivity and put the UK at the forefront of future telecomes technologies.' The announcement continues: "Today’s announcement...
The Government has announced £110 million funding for communities allocated under the Rural England Prosperity Fund Communities across rural England are set to benefit from £110 million in local authority funding to support rural business and community groups, it has...
Sky News details how small businesses in rural areas are struggling with a lack of public infrastructure and a shortage of skilled labour, according to a new report The British Chambers of Commerce says the rural-urban divide continues to...
Pub is The Hub is a not-for-profit organisation, which offers independent specialist advice to publicans on rural services diversification or the options for the community ownership of pubs, so they can all provide viable local services and social value at...
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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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