Universities and local authorities – working together for “rural” people and places?
How are universities and local authorities working together – and is this benefiting rural areas? Jessica Sellick investigates. Through their teaching and research, universities are now seen as critical in driving economic growth, prosperity and innovation. They combine global reach with local rootedness – offering well-paid employment to large numbers of people (with their staff […]
Rural broadband ‘by request only’
FASTER broadband connections will not be automatically rolled out to isolated rural areas, the government has confirmed.
Churches to deliver rural business advice
A rural business start-up and mentoring programme aims to breathe new life into the countryside.
We’re all complicit in housing crisis
We’re all complicit in our rural housing crisis, says David Orr.
Fears over NHS plans for rural areas
NHS planning threatens to marginalise rural health needs, claims a local authority’s watchdog.
