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HRH The Princess Royal, Patron of English Rural, will attend the "Affordable Rural Housing: Opportunity in Changing Times" conference on Wednesday, 30th April 2025, held at Coram, Brunswick Square, London. Jointly organised by English Rural and Action...
Community Catalysts is a social enterprise that works in partnership to make sure that people can be part of strong, inclusive, communities with real opportunities to connect, create and contribute. Since 2009, they have worked with councils, health bodies, and...
On Tuesday, 3 June 2025 the Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) will host a day of discussion and reflection at the Square Tower in Portsmouth to introduce the next phase of its National Delivery Plan . It will...
The Rural Services Network, a proud Executive Board Member of the Rural National Crime Network , is encouraging rural residents to have their say on policing in their communities. The Rural Resilience Research Group at Harper Adams...
The National Centre for Remote and Rural Medicine (NCRRM) is once again preparing to welcome healthcare professionals from across the UK and beyond for its annual conference. Taking place on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 June 2025 at the...
The transition to a cleaner, low-carbon transport network is set to accelerate with the approval of a new Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy for Westmorland and Furness. Westmorland and Furness Council has taken another significant step in its commitment to...
On Thursday 1 May 2025, voters in parts of England will head to the polls to elect metro mayors for several combined authority areas. These roles come with strategic powers over transport, housing, skills, and economic growth — issues that...
Newly released figures from DEFRA ’s Rural Economic Bulletin reveal a stark warning: productivity in England’s most sparsely populated rural areas has fallen to just 84% of the national average , down from 92% in 2001 ....
The Rt Rev’d Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, Bishop of Newcastle, has been appointed President of the Rural Coalition, an alliance of twelve national organisations who work together to promote a shared vision of a living, working countryside in England. The new...
A powerful new report from Crisis , supported by Health Equals , is shining a spotlight on how unaffordable private rents are driving people into poor health and homelessness. Titled “ Now I have my...
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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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