Changing face of the countryside

What next for rural people and places: made to measure policies or policies imposed from afar? Jessica Sellick investigates. Last year, the government set out a number of policy commitments which will have a direct impact on the countryside. With aspirations to turn old thinking on its head and develop new approaches, the ‘Programme for […]

Rural services: Pay for play?

Are we prepared to pay for play when it comes to rural services? Jessica Sellick investigates. RURAL service provision remains a challenging area of policy and practice, amid the reality of significant cuts in public expenditure that may follow irrespective which party is in Government after 6 May combined with ever-increasing demand on services and […]

Totally wired: A look at rural broadband

RURAL communities risk being left behind by next generation broadband, writes Jessica Sellick. The ‘Digital Britain’ Report (2009), a Green Paper published by The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) and The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), made a number of recommendations with regard to broadband access, internet use and public service […]

Taking the pulse of rural healthcare

Rural people deserve high quality healthcare that meets their needs and aspirations, says Jessica Sellick. Published by the Department of Health last year, the Green Paper Shaping the Future of Care Together sets out the Government’s proposals for ways to reform the care and support system for adults in England. The Paper looked at how […]

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