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Local paper, the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier, publishes the results of a new report that shows rural economies could benefit from rewilding initiatives while helping Britain meet its biodiversity and climate commitments Rewilding Britain has called on...
Sustainable publication Bioenergy Insight reports that the UK’s biomass heat industry has urged the government to stop ignoring and excluding rural off-grid communities in heat decarbonisation plans The UK Pellet Council and Biomass Heat Works! raised concerns following the...
Officials from the Government’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles recently made a presentation to Defra’s Rural Impact Forum to update on progress and future programmes relating to support for electric vehicle charging point. The RSN is a member of that...
The Rural Services Network was delighted to host an online event focusing on tackling climate change as part of the wider Countryside COP event . The event was open to all, so non members of the RSN were...
Agriland reports that an environmental conference taking place this week, Countryside COP, will aim to showcase and inspire actions to tackle the climate crisis in rural communities ahead of COP26 The Countryside COP will take place from October 11...
PoliticsHome reports how renewable liquid fuels offer an affordable way to help consumers in rural areas decarbonise on the pathway to net zero Housing and heating are one of the areas that requires the most urgent action in tackling...
The new Agriculture & Land Use Alliance (ALA) will host the first ever Countryside COP event to showcase and inspire net zero activity in rural communities and agri-food supply chains ahead of COP26 in November The week of events,...
The Telegraph reports that, rural fuel stations which maintain single-pump forecourts will begin to solely stock new standard E10 petrol, despite it not being compatible with older car engines Already widely available in the US, Europe and Australia, the...
The Guardian reports on a new fund launched by Ofgem which hopes to help homes and businesses to go green The £450m fund aimed at innovative projects that will help the country meet its net zero climate targets. Ofgem...
The Guardian reports the rewilding 5 per cent of England could create nearly 20,000 jobs in rural communities and increase employment by 50 per cent compared with intensive farming, according to new data from charity, Rewilding Britain The projection...
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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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