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Rural Vulnerability
The BBC last week reported on the Full extent of NHS dentistry shortage The article highlighted how, “Nine in 10 NHS dental practices across the UK are not accepting new adult patients for treatment under the...
The BBC report that people are going back to cash to keep tighter control on their spending as living costs soar, according to new research by the Post Office Post offices handled £801m in personal cash withdrawals...
The Yorkshire post reports on the rising cost of living that is deeply affecting rural communities, with rising fuel prices and a lack of public transport, particularly affecting those in remote areas With government support for energy bills focussed...
Oxford Mail reports the government has awarded £12.7million of funding to Oxfordshire County Council for improvements to its bus services The funding will support cheaper fares for under-19s, new rural services, bus priority measures and proposed traffic filters to...
The BBC report how the theft of farmers' livestock, vehicles and fuel is on the rise due to the UK's cost-of-living crisis, according to a new countryside crime report Rural crime claims payouts between January and March...
The University of York reports that according to a new report by the university, more than half of households in the UK, or 15 million people, will have been pushed into fuel poverty by January 2023 The report predicts...
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities are considering how best to update the Indices of Deprivation (IoD) from the most recent publication in 2019 It is important that any future release continues to meet the broadest range...
Somerset Live reports that a vital bus route in Somerset has been saved following a successful campaign by local councillors FirstBus operates the 173 services between Wells and Bath, which serves the villages of South Horrington, West Horrington, Binegar,...
The Telegraph reports how strict planning could force households to buy heat pumps even if they do not want them They were intended to be the silver bullet that meant British households would meet the Government’s ambitious “net zero”...
BBC Shropshire reports that the rising cost of fuel is contributing to a lack of staff in rural areas, according to Shropshire carer Ash Turner Compensation for mileage no longer cover costs for running a vehicle for staff such...
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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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