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Rural Vulnerability
A Government report has commended the impact of a seven-year programme on Lincolnshire’s communities
YMCA Lincolnshire’s TED (Talk, Eat, Drink) in East Lindsey programme is one of 14 Ageing Better programmes across England, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund It delivers from Louth, Mablethorpe and Skegness to villages and sparsely-populated rural areas...
A group of 90 MPs and Peers who belong the All Party Parliamentary Group on Post Offices has written to the BEIS Minister and CEO of POL asking for action to address the growing number of post offices...
The Government has announced they will provide over £150 million, as a final COVID-19 support package, to help local transport authorities and operators run services As the sector continues to deal with the ongoing effects of the pandemic and...
A new Samaritans survey has discovered that men in rural areas (43%) are less likely than men in urban areas (51%) to reach out for support or talk to someone if they are struggling with their mental health. Women living...
The i news reports that rural households facing months without heating due to major delays in liquid gas deliveries have pleaded with the government to help restore affordable supplies Around four million households in the UK are off-grid, meaning...
The BBC reports how a Cornish resident has been forced into living in an Airbnb due to soaring private rent prices As a Cornish painter and decorator, Heath Robinson spends a lot of time maintaining holiday homes - but...
Researchers from the University of Reading, the University of Exeter and Sheffield University found that while Covid-19 led to worsening mental health among farmers, those surveyed said that they were already struggling prior to the pandemic Incoming changes to...
The News and Star reports that homes in Eden could see the highest rise in energy costs in mainland England this year Figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed that homes in Eden could see an increase...
The Guardian reports that councils will have to cut key services to pay for the “soul-destroying” damage caused by three unprecedented storms across the UK, local leaders have said Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin brought hurricane-force winds and heavy...
BBC reports that A hospital trust has declared a second critical incident in less than a week amid pressures on services The alert from Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) came on Wednesday night, with on-call teams drafted...
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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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