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SWS Broadband has been delivering reliable broadband to homes and businesses in Shropshire and Wales since 2005. Our mission is to provide high-speed broadband services to rural communities which are comparable to the services you'd find in cities. We...
Bridge Interiors are proud of the approach we take in helping clients make the most of their facility whether it be a community hall or local church. We understand that community facilities act as a cornerstone in many rural...
The Community Transport Association (CTA) is a national charity that represents and supports providers of community transport: thousands of local charities and community groups across the UK that all provide transport services that fulfil a social purpose and community...
We provide free, confidential and impartial advice, and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives. Our goal is to help everyone find a way forward, whatever problems they face. People come to us with all sorts of issues. You may...
Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) is a public body and a subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), which is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS). It has been established as the delivery...
Applause Rural Touring – Creativity at the heart of your community Applause is a cultural charitable organisation established in 1995. We work with people across Kent, Sussex, Essex and the wider region to create opportunities for...
We provide free, confidential and impartial advice, and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives. Our goal is to help everyone find a way forward, whatever problems they face. People come to us with all sorts of issues. You may...
LRSN was established in 1999 as a resource for the county’s rural communities and businesses in response to the plight of the farming community and the increased rates of suicide and mental health issues associated with an industry in...
At Citizens Advice Hull & East Riding (CAB) we provide free, confidential, impartial and independent advice and information on a wide range of subjects. These include debt, money advice, benefits, employment, housing, relationships and family, consumer, travel, tax, health, immigration...
Established in 1860, RABI was founded on the belief that every member of the farming community matters and should never have to face difficulties alone. We continue to develop our services to address the often unexpected and...
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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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