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The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the Government to ensure that rural shops are included in its plans to level up the UK economy The 2020 Rural Shop Report outlines the crucial role that rural shops play...
Inside Housing reports that landlords are arguing the new First Homes policy announced by Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick last Friday could lead to homes being built that are outside the reach of most rural dwellers The First...
The CPRE, the countryside charity have launched a new report Transport deserts , highlighting the lack of public transport across rural towns in the North East and South West of England The summary of the report can be...
The media continues to report on how Storm Dennis has triggered mass flooding across the country over the weekend, with over 700 flood warnings and alerts issued across the UK George Eustice, the new Environment Secretary promoted in last...
PwC released a report last week which found that Londoners are twice as likely to say that society is fair than citizens in the South West, North West or East of England, with those living in urban areas 48 per...
Reed in Partnership delivers a number of employment support and healthy living services in rural areas across the UK for central and local government They are carrying out a research project looking at how best to support disadvantaged groups...
This analysis presents data from the Department for Transport about the estimates of the length of all roads maintained by the Local Highway Authority in the selected area and the condition of the roads. → Download the road network...
- Unemployment Claimant Flows as an Indicator of Economic Performance - Alternative claimant count flows (November 2019) - Alternative claimant count as percentage of working population (September19)...
February 2020 Edition In this edition of Casebook we bring you a zero carbon NHS, workers in unhealthy jobs, health-checks for new mums, more political interference on the cards for the NHS and the ongoing dysfunctional impact of...
On 30 September 2019 the Chancellor announced details about £220 million of commitments in 2020-21 to transform bus services in England This included a range of supporting measures, including a National Bus Strategy for England, measures to reduce congestion...
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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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