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The Government has launched a pilot project exploring the efficacy of fibre optic broadband cables through water pipes to help connect hard-to-reach homes, including those in rural areas The £4m fund aims to avoid the cost of building the...
The Guardian reports on a surge in demand for rural holidays in counties, such as Staffordshire and Worcestershire, in light of restrictions to foreign holidays due to the pandemic According to the report, there has been a 300% spike...
CHT is calling for continuity and simplicity in defibrillator signage, and the full adoption of ILCOR defibrillator signage throughout the UK In the UK there are currently at least 13 different signage types and designs being used for a...
‘Keep It Simple’ – Rural councils and service providers call on government to ensure Levelling Up funds are allocated fairly, transparently and based on need 4th August 2021: The way in which the government is allocating funds for...
Formed in 2001, Trent & Dove is a Housing Association providing affordable housing for rent and shared ownership in both rural and urban areas across the Midlands. We are a not-for-profit organisation, any surpluses are used for...
About the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) NICRE collaborates, researches and co-designs ideas and solutions to foster rural enterprise and unlock the potential in the UK’s rural economies. We’re a powerful and unique hub of...
‘Levelling up’ Rural Britain An ambitious and revolutionary approach to levelling up rural Britain can create jobs, boost green economic growth, increase exports and improve the wellbeing of the entire nation, as highlighted in the NFU’s Levelling Up...
Helping you do more for less Local government organisations are under increasing pressure. Although you’re being asked to reduce costs, you’re expected to deliver economic growth, while improving the quality of your services. But technology can help. ...
Established in 1947, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is a membership organisation and the only national body representing England's 10,000 local (parish and town) councils and 100,000 councillors. NALC works in partnership with 43 county associations to support,...
The Government has previously announced Project Gigabit, where millions of people in rural England will get access to the fastest broadband speeds on the market as part of a £5billion plan to level up internet access across the UK. ...
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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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