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MPs on the Transport Committee have delivered a report containing a set of recommendations for the Government to boost the uptake of electric vehicles ahead of the net zero deadline, according to Transport and Energy This follows ongoing questions...
New research from CCS Insight and Three UK shows that those in rural areas could get gigabit broadband faster for half the cost of fixed line technology, if the government backs fixed wireless access (FWA) via 5G The report,...
A significant number of planning applications that would deliver 11,000 new homes in Somerset are on hold due to water quality issues impacting sites such as the Somerset Levels and Moors, reports Burnham-On-Sea The situation has arisen from Natural...
The BBC covers news that the parliamentary Transport for Norwich joint committee is planning a public consultation to introduce a congestion charge and other measures to curb carbon emissions in Norwich While councillors from across the political divide welcomed...
In Hinterland this week – a lack of rural cash, don’t rush to redeem your right to a takeaway or taxi ride as a reward for being vaccinated in rural England, challenges to come around fuel poverty and furlough, keeping...
Date: 28th July 2021 Subject: Enabling Rural Business Chair: Kerry Booth Assistant Chief Executive, Rural Services Network - To download the Agenda for this seminar click here - To view the...
Welcome to the July 2021 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight In this edition we showcase the diverse work undertaken by member organisations, in rural areas across the country featuring articles on rural buses, community led housing, services for...
The BBC has reported on the latest annual report by Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty into the health of coastal communities It states that : A national strategy is needed to tackle poor health and lower life...
The i paper reports that with an estimated shortfall of about 100,000 HGV drivers due to the ongoing effects of Brexit and the pandemic, the national lorry driver shortages will be felt mostly by shops in rural areas and tourist...
Holidaymakers are being urged to pack Covid tests with their sun cream and bathing outfits before travelling to Cornwall the BBC report Cornwall Council is also advising people to get tested before they travel to curb the spread of...
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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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