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Rural Vulnerability
The BBC has reported that some residents living in rural villages have raised concerns over a "horrific" increase in their sewage bills A number of ex-council homes across the Test Valley, in Hampshire, are not connected to mains drainage,...
Since the summer launch of Broadcast 2040+ , the campaign has gone from strength to strength. The campaign has expanded the coalition of partners (of which the Rural Services Network is one) and the message – the importance...
Countryfile reports that fly-tipping and illegal dumping in the countryside is costing £1 billion every year, as a recent report by MPs accuses DEFRA and the Environment Agency (EA) of making slow and piecemeal progress in tackling the “antisocial, polluting...
The Henley Standard reports that services calling at two rural villages near Henley are to be reduced in a hit to local transport services The 800 Arriva bus will now stop at Dunsden and Binfield Heath just four times...
£3 million available for charities and community groups to support vulnerable energy consumers and reduce carbon emissions through Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme (Energy Redress Scheme) will open for the third funding round...
The RSN Chief Executive, Graham Biggs MBE, has written an article which was featured in the Fabian Policy Report. A copy of this article is provided below. No-one should Be disadvantaged by where they live. This...
The Guardian reports that campaigners have voiced concern that more bus services will be cut once the recently announced £2 cap on bus fares expires The winter fares deal will conclude just as the last post-pandemic recovery funding runs...
The Telegraph reports that cyclists taking rides into the countryside are being mugged for their high-end bikes by crime gangs exploiting historic lows in police detection rates Cycling UK, one of the biggest charities, said there was increasing evidence...
The BBC reports that more than 130 bus operators outside London will begin capping single adult fares at £2 next month as part of a government-funded scheme to help people save money National Express and...
ITV News reports that a new YouGov Survey for End Fuel Poverty Coalition revealed that half of those who live in rural households are classed as vulnerable - with one in five elderly people living in cold, damp homes, and...
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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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