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Sherborne Deanery Rural Chaplaincy is situated in some of the most scenic countryside in Dorset. Geographically, we are between Sherborne in the north and Dorchester in the south, covering a total of forty-one parishes and one Abbey! We also cover...
The Prevention Team from the Shropshire Fire Rescue Service hope you are all safe and well. The information below is to support you in keeping safe within your home during this difficult time. The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC)...
A Devon housing provider is working with government housing agency Homes England and two local authorities to provide new accommodation where people with learning disabilities can live independently in a rural setting. South Devon Rural Housing Association (SDR) already...
The protection of customers and employees took centre stage for South East Water amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The water company, which supplies drinking water to more than 2.2 million customers across five counties, pulled out all the stops to...
We could all benefit from a bit of extra help at some stage in our lives. This could be due to age, ill-health, disability, mental health problems, financial worries or even language barriers. Over 100.000 customers we...
As the water and sewerage services provider for a large part of South West England, we understand that rural living can lead to isolation and a lack of support and so the partnership we’ve created helps to improve the services...
ABOUT MEADOW ARTS Who We Are and What We Do We are an inspirational contemporary art charity delivering ambitious and accessible projects in unexpected rural places. Since 2004, Meadow Arts has been challenging established notions...
Date: 19th May 2020 Subject: Barriers to access – Connectivity & Rural Transport Chair: Councillor Trevor Thorne, Northumberland County Council - To download the agenda for this meeting click here ...
The Rural Impacts Stakeholder Forum (RISF) was established in March 2020 to enable open and regular dialogue between key rural stakeholder organisations and Defra on the impact of COVID-19 on rural communities and businesses. Members of the Forum...
In a recent Bulletin we report on the letter dated 14th April sent to Matt Hancock , The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the Coronavirus exit strategy and the implications for rural communities In...
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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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