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Rural Vulnerability
Rural households are reportedly paying 76 percent more for broadband compared to urban households, according to research published in Telecompaper this week, with homes in towns and city fringes paying 22 percent more on average than those in urban centres...
The Telegraph reports that crime in rural areas has risen nearly three times faster than the rest of the country in the last decade according to new figures from the National Farmers Union The research, analysed by the Labour...
Employees who live outside of major towns and cities risk being negatively affected if offices don’t return to working full-time in the office, according to rural broadband specialist Voneus, as reported in Bdaily this week Voneus said it is...
Ahead of the local elections, the BBC interviews young people across the country who have struggled with dwindling bus services The article outlines how across England both local and central government support for buses has fallen by £800m a...
On 20 April, the National Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI) launched its new report: A New Route for Local Bus Services This forms part of the WI’s Get on Board campaign, which calls on the Government and...
Times are tough at the moment, and many people may find themselves struggling financially or feeling vulnerable in some way That’s why South East Water has a range of customer support services and tariffs in place to provide extra...
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust and a local Island Company Hovertravel have celebrated a partnership which has contributed significantly to the local community. Working closely with the NHS they have developed the Island Rescue service which allows transfers of...
The House of Lords Select Committee on Covid-19 has published a report on 21st April 2021, on the Inquiry into 'Living Online: the long term impact on wellbeing' The inquiry aimed to cover the following remit: “The Covid-19...
Whilst the RSN has published some initial thoughts on Bus Back Better, which the Government launched early in 2021, it has now had the opportunity to consider the strategy and the this Rural Lens document sets out some...
The BBC and Yorkshire Post have reported on calls from The Countryside Alliance and The National Farmers Union (NFU) for the Police and Crime Commissioner election candidates to put rural crime at the forefront of their campaigns The groups...
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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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