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Rural Economies
Computer Weekly has reported on predictions that the first phase of the new £1 billion Shared Rural Network (SRN) could increase the turnover for rural businesses by £187.7 million per annum The first phase of the project will see...
Farming UK has reported that Elon Musk’s SpaceX has begun testing its Starlink broadband service in the English countryside, as part of plans to ‘blanket’ Earth with high-speed broadband coverage that could prove revolutionary in rural parts of the country...
The Municipal Journal has reported on the Government reversal of its decision to impose a £95,000 cap on exit payments on public sector authorities, admitting the controversial policy has had ‘unintended consequences’ The Treasury, which set the limit on...
The Government has put in place a range of measures, unprecedented in recent times and amounting to approaching £300 billion to address the impact of the pandemic. In its most recent announcements on ameliorating the impact of the pandemic...
England’s tourism sector risks being overwhelmed by record number of visitors and growing skills gaps, say council leaders. The UK’s tourism sector provides 3.1m jobs – many of them in rural areas. It is worth £126bn to the economy...
A House of Lords committee is asking for views on the opportunities, challenges and prospects for the future in rural communities. The House of Lords Select Committee on the Rural Economy recently began its investigations following its appointment earlier...
A House of Lords committee investigating the rural economy is set to take evidence into the effectiveness of local government in rural areas. The Select Committee on the Rural Economy, which was appointed on 17 May 2018, is taking...
A House of Lords committee is to investigate the challenges facing rural communities and the rural economy. It follows the appointment by peers of an ad hoc select committee to consider and report on issues facing the countryside. Committee...
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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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