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Rural Vulnerability
RSN has joined partners in the ‘Rural Homelessness Counts’ Coalition to celebrate its win at the Affordable Housing Awards 2023. The campaign “ Homelessness in the Countryside – A Hidden Crisis ” and the launch of the ‘Rural Homelessness...
MPs and industry leaders have been discussing the challenges facing the roll out of Project Gigabit and superfast broadband across the UK. Chair of the APPG Digital Communications, Selaine Saxby MP (Con, North Devon) led a roundtable discussion last...
The government’s proposed Media Bill will receive its Second reading in the House of Commons today (Tuesday 21 November 2023). The Bill represents the biggest update to media regulation in a generation and will shape the future of TV and...
New research by the Early Education and Childcare coalition has found that a mass exodus of staff from the childcare sector could leave many people struggling to find places for their children. According to the findings in Retention...
A new study has been published by the mobile operator, Vodaphone UK, which reveals the gap between urban and rural areas is growing when it comes to reliable connectivity. The report, ‘ Connecting the Countryside ’ was commissioned by Vodafone...
The Lords Select Committee on Environment and Climate Change has published its consultation response to the Electric Vehicles Enquiry. The written evidence from the Urban Transport Group highlights the disparity between urban and rural areas and the challenges each face...
As the Rural Homelessness Counts Coalition , a collective of over 20 organisations committed to eradicating homelessness, we must voice our deep concerns over the Home Secretary’s recent statements and legislative proposals to limit the use of tents...
The Government this week published its response to the EFRA (Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs) Committee report which was published in May. Despite the EFRA Report finding worrying conclusions as a result of its research, the Government has found...
The Government is currently consulting on how to improve broadband for Very Hard to Reach Premises. This consultation follows their response in February 2022 to their call for evidence on improving broadband for Very Hard to...
As the Levelling Up & Regeneration Bill received Royal Assent last week, a raft of new measures came into force which the government says will “put local people at the heart of development”. It says the Act will: ...
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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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