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The Times reports that schools in rural areas are now connecting pupils with tutors online in a bid to give them an equal chance of succeeding in school exams. Tutoring has traditionally been more prevalent in urban, affluent areas,...
The ONS has conducted its first study around loneliness among people aged 10 to 24. The results, covered by the BBC, found that young people viewed loneliness as ‘failing’ and that many used social media to ‘cover up’ such...
Children forced to travel hundreds of miles for NHS mental health treatment The Guardian reported on figures showing that, despite a Government pledge to end the practice, many young people across the country are still being sent up to...
Community groups providing activities for rural young people in Shropshire are being encouraged to apply for funding. The second funding round of Shropshire Council’s Rural Youth Activity Fund opens on Monday (20 August). A total of £20,000 is available...
Loneliness is a ‘common experience’ that could affect all young people, suggests a report. Young people seem to face barriers when talking about feeling lonely with 73% of youth workers disagreeing that they actively seek help, says the study....
Rural young people feel optimistic about their future – despite the challenges of transport, access to services, employment and connectivity. The Rural Youth Project survey collated the opinions of over 750 young people living or working in rural areas...
Two rural councils have teamed up with two national park authorities in a bid to persuade youngsters to continue living in the countryside. Arts Council England and the Heritage Lottery Fund have awarded Craven and South Lakeland District Councils...
County councils say it is increasingly difficult to fund free school transport for rural pupils because costs are ten times higher than in neighbouring cities. New analysis from the County Councils Network (CCN) show that the average costs for...
The Prince’s Countryside Fund is now open for applications to support community led groups and projects in rural areas around the UK. Applications are encouraged from community groups and charities to apply for grants of up to £50,000 from the fund until...
Applications to win the use of a Land Rover Discovery Commercial or Discovery Sport from The Prince’s Countryside Fund close on 30 April. Now in its fifth year, the Fund’s partnership with Land Rover was set up to help...
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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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