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Rural Vulnerability
The Gazette and Herald reports that Citizens Advice Mid North Yorkshire’s Rural Advice Van is now visiting venues across the district following the success of a pilot scheme in Hambleton and Richmondshire The charity has invited partner organisations such...
The Daily Gazette reports that broadband provider, County Broadband, has announced its plan to provide 20,000 rural homes and businesses across 15 villages on the Essex/Suffolk border with super-fast internet to support the rise of home-workers East Bergholt, Brantham...
The Government Debt Management Function has published a Vulnerability Toolkit which ensures ‘vulnerable’ citizens who are in debt to the public sector are handled with compassion and support by frontline staff The new guidance will be accessible to government...
The BBC have reported that trials of shared banking hubs in two communities where all the branches have closed down are to be extended The premises, managed by the Post Office, include counter services, ATMs and, crucially, the opportunity...
The Farmers Guardian reports that despite the announcement that from 2025 all households and businesses will need the internet to make calls, many countryside communities are still struggling for mobile phone reception or to reach internet speeds of one megabit...
The BBC reports how Avon and Somerset Police have unveiled a special drone it says will be a "gamechanger" in efforts to tackle rural crime Avon and Somerset Police said the drone had already helped recover £100,000 worth of...
By Martin Fagan, National Secretary, The Community Heartbeat Trust charity The key for saving lives, as amply demonstrated by the saving of Christian Eriksen at the Euro’s, was the application of the ‘Chain of Survival’. Very simply -...
An article featured by the Guardian reports that how a Cumbrian town is fighting to keep its service as the residents fear plans to axe emergency medical technicians will endanger lives Alston Moor has just a couple of pubs, it...
The Government has launched a pilot project exploring the efficacy of fibre optic broadband cables through water pipes to help connect hard-to-reach homes, including those in rural areas The £4m fund aims to avoid the cost of building the...
The Government has previously announced Project Gigabit, where millions of people in rural England will get access to the fastest broadband speeds on the market as part of a £5billion plan to level up internet access across the UK. ...
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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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