How accessible are justice services in rural areas?
The ability of individuals to resolve their legal problems is essential for a just society as well as a fundamental principle underpinning the rule of law. To successfully navigate and resolve legal issues, people may require support throughout the process. This support can range from information, guidance and signposting at one end of a spectrum, […]
Geoengineering and rural communities: a new era of climate solutions?
Greenhouse Gas Removal (GRR) and Solar Radiation Management (SRM) encompass a range of technologies designed to counteract human-caused climate change. Often referred to as ‘geoengineering’ or ‘climate engineering’, these technologies are being explored by the UK and other countries to achieve net zero emission targets. What implications does their development and implementation hold for rural […]
How can we regenerate rural neighbourhoods, and should we consider revisiting ‘Total Place’?
Launched in 2009, Total Place involved 13 pilot areas with the aim of understanding how places could deliver better, lower-cost public services by eliminating duplication across organisations and breaking down silos. At the time, The Secretary of State John Denham estimated that adopting a Total Place approach could save up to £20 billion over ten […]
What impact will a new National Data Library have on rural communities?
We generate vast amounts of data across various sectors like health, education, crime, and financial services. This data, produced by individuals, government, universities, businesses, and voluntary and community sector organisations, holds significant value but often remains underutilised. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising how we handle data, playing a crucial role in its preparation and analysis. […]
Will the next Industrial Strategy benefit rural areas?
Industrial strategies provide overarching blueprints for the economy, helping Governments to achieve economic, social and environmental goals. Since 2010, there have been 11 different economic and growth strategies published in the UK by successive Governments. With the current Government to unveil its Industrial Strategy, what does it need to do to be effective, and what […]
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