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Pub is The Hub, www.pubisthehub.org.uk , teamed up with voluntary arts organisation Creative Lives, www.creative-lives.org , and CAMRA (The Campaign for Real Ale), for an online event to help give publicans insights on the opportunities for their pub through...
BBC reports that the number of pubs in England and Wales has hits it lowest level on record, according to new research from real estate consultancy Altus Group According to the data, there were 39,970 pubs in June, down...
The latest update has been provided by Pub is the Hub in the publication – The Hubdate Pub is the Hub are working to support pubs and publicans to create new services and activities in their Local Areas. ...
An article in the Guardian discusses how the rise of community pubs is slowing a long-term decline – and offering additional services like post offices and basic banking Pubs have been in decline for years, but the pandemic...
The benefits of pub diversification to help people living in rural areas has recently seen new initiatives launched in both Wales and Republic of Ireland. Pub is The Hub will be supporting diversification projects for Welsh pubs after receiving...
Pub is The Hub will be supporting diversification projects for Welsh pubs after receiving a grant of £25,000 from The Prince’s Countryside Fund. Pub is The Hub is a not-for-profit organisation which offers independent specialist advice to publicans on...
A new grocery store and coffee shop at the Marquis of Granby in Granby, Nottinghamshire, is proving a popular lifeline for local residents The pub is owned by wife and husband team Sara Barton and Sean McArdle, who also...
Pub is The Hub, the not-for-profit organisation that helps pubs to diversify and provide essential local services, is continuing to support publicans and their local communities. Despite the challenges faced by the industry over the latest difficult few months...
The Lord-Lieutenant of Devon David Fursdon has officially opened a creative cabin at the Stoke Canon Inn in Stoke Canon, Devon. David Fursdon, Lord Lieutenant of Devon, cuts the ribbon to officially open the craft cabin (Left to...
The Locks Inn in Geldeston, Norfolk has opened a new community café area to help create a social hub for local residents A warm welcome will be given at the café to everyone in the local community, with the...
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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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