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.
13 Jul 2020
COVID-19 could create a ‘lost generation’ of vulnerable teenagers
The Guardian and LocalGov report that Anne Longfield, the children’s commissioner for England, has called for focused intervention as the country emerges from lockdown, so that tens of thousands of...
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06 Jul 2020
Rural communities continue to be hardest hit by lack of access to cash
Talking Retail reports on information published on the 30th June by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) revealing the locations of ‘cold spots’ around the country...
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06 Jul 2020
Promotion of the priority services register to vulnerable people
As part of the Utility Networks Partnership South East Water have created a joint video promoting the Priority Services Register (PSR) Working together with 11 other water, gas and electricity...
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22 Jun 2020
The geography of the COVID-19 crisis in England
A Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) report on the vulnerability of areas to Covid-19 impacts The COVID-19 crisis has affected every part of the country – and indeed many other...
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22 Jun 2020
Bid for £2m funding to improve rural bus links for villages
The Swindon Advertiser reports that villages in rural areas close to Swindon could be benefitting from new bus services if bids for £2 million of Government funding are successful The...
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22 Jun 2020
The Safe and Warm Fund launched
Wales & West Utilities & Gas network have launched their #SafeandWarmFund, – a £50,000 pot that community and parish councils, not for profit co-operatives or community interest companies, charities and community...
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15 Jun 2020
From floods to pandemics – resilience for rural communities at times of crisis
Communities Prepared (a Groundwork South programme) and Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) have published a new guide to help rural communities become more resilient in the face of...
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15 Jun 2020
Defra – Food Vulnerability, Local Authority Welfare Assistance Scheme
Below is is this week’s update on Defra’s work on food for vulnerable people: Defra recieved Confirmation on Wednesday 10 of June of a one-off, additional funds for people who...
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08 Jun 2020
Domestic Violence and homelessness in rural areas during lockdown
“Some rise in reports of domestic abuse during lockdown in rural areas and concerns over those unable to escape potentially abusive situations during lockdown.” That’s the message coming from Graham...
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08 Jun 2020
Gigabit Rural Broadband Voucher Scheme
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is offering vouchers to those in rural communities who are disadvantaged by poor broadband Gigabit-capable broadband connections offer the fastest and most...
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