Rural Vulnerability
Rural residents can suffer from Rural Vulnerability, due to a combination of issues such as poor transport, lack of broadband low wages and higher than average house prices.
24 Sep 2024
Government Unveils New Decent Homes Standard and Tenant Protections in Rented Sectors
The government will consult on a new Decent Homes Standard for the rented sectors. The consultation, which will launch as soon as possible, will look to ensure safe, secure housing...
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24 Sep 2024
Local Innovation: Community Micro-Enterprises Transforming Rural Care
In the regions of Westmorland and Furness, a groundbreaking initiative has been making significant strides in reshaping local care through the power of community micro-enterprises. Spearheaded by Community Catalysts, the...
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16 Sep 2024
Addressing Health and Social Care Challenges in Rural England
In the past week, a number of government reports and speeches shed light on the challenges facing health and social care in England. While these documents provide valuable insights and...
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16 Sep 2024
Government Introduces Major Water Reform Bill to Tackle Pollution
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has announced the introduction of a landmark piece of legislation aimed at cracking down on pollution by water companies. The Water...
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09 Sep 2024
The Economic Impact of Local Bus Services: A Significant Boost for Rural Communities
Last week, The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) released a new report, “The Economic Impact of Local Bus Services,” highlighting the considerable economic and social value that local bus services...
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09 Sep 2024
Risk Of Rural ‘Pharmacy Deserts’ Threatens Medicine Supplies, New Analysis Reveals
Many rural areas risk being left as ‘pharmacy deserts’ if current pharmacy closure rates continue, new analysis by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has found. New NPA analysis of pharmacy closures over the last two years shows...
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09 Sep 2024
The New Buses Bill Will Put Power Over Bus Services Back In The Hands Of Local Leaders
A package of measures to empower local leaders to take control of their bus services was unveiled yesterday by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh – the first stop on the journey...
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02 Sep 2024
Council Spending on Temporary Housing Soars to Record £1 Billion
Newly released figures from the government reveal that local authorities across England have been compelled to spend a staggering £1 billion on temporary accommodation for homeless households over the past...
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27 Aug 2024
Councils Face ‘Cliff-Edge’ as Household Support Fund Nears Expiration
As the end of September approaches, rural communities across the UK are bracing for the potential fallout from the expiration of the Household Support Fund (HSF). The Local Government Association...
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19 Aug 2024
Government Announces £800 Million Plan to Deliver High-Speed Broadband to 312,000 Rural Homes and Businesses
Last week, The UK Government announced significant investment aimed at improving digital infrastructure in rural areas, with plans to provide faster broadband to approximately 312,000 homes and businesses across Great...
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