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Dr. Nermin Mohamed, Head of Telecommunications Solutions at Wind River writes in Telecoms this week that despite efforts to improve rural connectivity provision for those living outside of cities, the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the work still needed to ‘balance...
High-achieving, disadvantaged students from urban areas are more likely to enter elite UK universities than similar peers from rural communities due to an urban 'escalator effect', according to a new study reported in Eurekalert Researchers found that while in...
The slow uptake of small-scale renewables has created energy ‘forests’ and ‘deserts’ across the UK, a new report has revealed in Euronews and Heating, Venting and Plumbing magazine The study highlights the disparity in adoption of domestic green technology...
RMTG Meeting Online via Zoom 16:30pm-18pm, Monday, 29th March 2021 - You can download a copy of the agenda for this meeting here - You can download a copy of these minutes here...
In Hinterland this week: the challenges of adult social care, Brexit appears neither green nor tasty for rural folk, the places which are top of the pops in rural England if you’re looking to relocate, believe it or not we’re...
M arch 2021 Edition In casebook this month, virus wars, the differential footprint of the virus, the links between poverty and health revisited through the lens of foodbanks, sleeping care workers not recognised and the need to mask...
This month’s featured funding opportunities are: Knowledge Exchange and Commercialisation Fellow Funding available for the employment of a knowledge exchange and commercialisation fellow at your research organisation. The aim is...
The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) exists to foster rural enterprise and aims to unlock the potential in the UK’s rural economies by collaborating, researching and co-designing ideas and solutions. It works with businesses, policy makers and...
The Government has announced a number of funds designed to target support where it is needed most The Rural Services Network has considered these funds as part of it’s Rural Lens series of work where we consider Government Publications...
The Rural Services Network has put together a first review of the new Bus Back Better: National Bus Strategy for England, launched by the Government last week The paucity of rural transport options is an issue which strikes at...
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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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