Number of rural elderly to increase
Older people continue to make up a higher proportion of the population in rural and coastal areas than urban areas, confirm the latest government statistics. The Rural Services Network says this is expected to put pressure on public services, especially those related to health and social care. The 10 local authorities with the highest percentage of […]
Research grants to improve rural life
A new opportunity is available for those with good ideas for rural communities to be awarded research travel grants. Applicants with new ideas on how to improve rural life in the UK can now be supported by overseas research grants, available to all UK citizens. A new category of Churchill Fellowships will be devoted to […]
Rural residents have say on transport
Somerset residents are being asked to have their say on a new strategy to shape the future of public transport in the county. Somerset County Council’s draft Passenger Transport Strategy strives to deliver an integrated quality bus, community transport and rail network within the county. It aims to do so by working with public service operators, transport groups […]
