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Rural Economies
i News reports that fuel supply issues have resulted in service stations temporarily closing sites across Britain Sites with high demand, such as service stations on motorways, will be prioritised and restocked as normal as opposed to rural station....
Businesses in the leisure sector looking to grow in 2022 could be entitled to grants of up to £5,000 Stafford Borough Council has launched the scheme to help those eligible in the hospitality, tourism and leisure sector as...
Telecom TV reports that broadband provider Alncom is leveraging the ADTRAN Total Access 5000 fibre access platform to deliver Gigabit-ready broadband services to rural regions in the UK and bridge the digital divide To qualify for funding from the...
BBC News reports that a new Sustainable Farming Scheme will be rolled out from January 2025, rewarding efforts to protect and enhance Wales' rural and agricultural economies How farmers get paid in the future is a key part of...
The RSN Economic Profiling Service provides an analysis of Alternative Claimant Count with the September 2021 addition now being available. The analysis examines the ratio of claimant on flows to off flows as well as claimant counts as a percentage...
The ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) have published the Local Shop Report 2021 The report provides key insights into sales and jobs, the services offered by local shops and profiles of the ownership, employees and customers in the...
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities National Rural Conference in full swing The annual rural conference started on 13th...
Farming UK reports that according to Strutt & Parker, there is significant potential in the rural sector for farmers and landowners to diversify The land specialists believe that rural sector has only scratched the surface of its potential when...
The BBC have reported that trials of shared banking hubs in two communities where all the branches have closed down are to be extended The premises, managed by the Post Office, include counter services, ATMs and, crucially, the opportunity...
The Farmers Guardian reports that despite the announcement that from 2025 all households and businesses will need the internet to make calls, many countryside communities are still struggling for mobile phone reception or to reach internet speeds of one megabit...
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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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