How can we get the measure of rural fuel poverty?
Some households need to spend a high proportion of their income to keep their home at a reasonable temperature. While there are national and local policies and initiatives which seek to support these households to alleviate their fuel poverty, some commentators have suggested that the COVID-19 pandemic and the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine is worsening […]
Growing up, getting on, or leaving the countryside?
Education is seen as the driving force in helping unleash Britain’s potential and rebuild after COVID-19. The Department for Education (DfE) is aiming to drive economic recovery and level up opportunity for all by improving educational standards and giving children the best start in life. Will this boost opportunities for children and young people in […]
Ready for take-off? How significant are regional airports for rural communities?
Since the Wright Brothers (Orville and Wilbur) invented, built and flew the world’s first successful motor-operated airplane in 1903, aviation has played a defining role in connecting people and global trade. And while PPE, pharmaceuticals and vaccines have all long been carried by air, COVID-19 has seen unprecedented demand for transporting these critical goods. At […]
Ageing in place: how can we ensure rural residents have choice, control and support to lead healthy, independent lives?
By 2040, over 40% of the UK population will be aged 50 years and over. Yet we are not ageing evenly – with one in three Local Authorities in rural and coastal Districts already having populations fitting this profile. On the one hand, ageing is a life-long process and older people are key contributors to […]
Targets as a public policy tool: do we need more or less?
Targets are widely used in the public sector and beyond. For some people achieving them is viewed as a marker of success while for others they remain controversial. Indeed, some people think ‘targetry’ should be limited, reduced or scrapped altogether, while others want more. Why set targets, and what makes a good [and less good] […]
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