NICRE – April 2024
Author: Richard Inman
Attracting and retaining workers in the Derbyshire Peak District
NOTES OF THE RURAL ENGLAND CIC STAKEHOLDERS’ GOUP WITH RURAL HEI SECTOR/UK RPPRG – Tuesday, 5th March 2024, 1pm – 4pm
This meeting was held online via Zoom
Read moreNOTES OF THE RURAL HEI SECTOR/UK RPPRG – Tuesday, 5th March 2024, 11am – 12:30pm
This meeting was held online via Zoom
Read moreRural England Stakeholder Group – 6th November 2023
This meeting was held online via Zoom
Read moreNew report sets out concerns about proposed heat pumps policy for rural off-grid properties
Rural England calls on the government to review its approach to decarbonising rural properties following new research.
A report published today by the independent rural research organisation, Rural England CIC, raises further concerns about the government’s apparent one-size-fits-all policy of requiring the installation of heat pumps in rural off-gas grid homes and businesses to a faster timetable than in homes connected to the gas grid.
Read moreRural England Stakeholder Group – 10th July 2023
This meeting was held online via Zoom
Read moreNotes of Rural England Supporters Meeting held on Monday 20th April 2023
Rural England Stakeholder Group – 19th January 2023
This meeting was held online via Zoom
Read moreRural England Stakeholder Group – 10th October 2022
This meeting was held online via Zoom
Read moreThe Scope to Engage With Village and Community Agent Schemes (or similar) to Promote Sign Up to The Priority Services Register
This report outlines findings from research which sought to identify where Village Agent, Community Agent or similar schemes operate and to assess their potential for promoting sign up to the Priority Services Register (PSR) operated by utility network operators.
Read moreRural England Stakeholder Group – 11th July 2022
This meeting was held online via Zoom
Read morePoor broadband hinders resilience among rural businesses
Notes of Rural England Supporters Meeting held on Monday 26th April 2022
Report highlights the countrysides digital exclusion problem
Citizens Advice – January 2022
Citizens Advice help people get their lives back on track through advice
Read moreRural England Stakeholder Group – 20th January 2022
This meeting was held online via Zoom
Read moreState of Rural Services Report 2021
The State of Rural Services Report 2021 (published in January 2022) explores the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and restrictions on service provision in rural areas of England.
Read moreExploring Rural Vulnerability from a Public Utilities’ Perspective
The utilities sector has a duty to support its customers in potentially vulnerable situations, especially where they are (temporarily) left without electricity, gas or water due to a fault at the home or in the supply network.
Read more2022 Rural Vulnerability Day – Launch of State of Rural Services Report 2021
Rural England CIC launched its latest State of Rural Services Report on Wednesday 12th January with two events – one for Parliamentarians and then followed by a General Launch.
Rural England Stakeholder Group AGM – 13th October 2021
This meeting was held online via Zoom
Read moreRural England Stakeholder Group AGM – 12th July 2021
This meeting was held online via Zoom
Read moreOpportunities and challenges for rural communities from net zero carbon legislation
It is widely recognised that urgent action at scale is required to address the growing climate emergency and a momentum is building behind the policies and strategies being developed to take the UK towards its statutory target of becoming a net zero country by the year 2050.
Read more2021 – Parliamentary Rural Vulnerability Day
Meeting of the Rural England CIC Supporters and Rural England Directors – 22nd April 2021
Notes from the Rural Vulnerability Research Panel held on 24th March 2021
Rural England Stakeholder Group AGM – 14th January 2021
This meeting was held online via Zoom
Read moreNew research reveals pandemic and Brexit implications weigh heavy on rural youth
Rural England Stakeholder Group AGM – 15th October 2020
This meeting was held online via Zoom
Read moreNotes from the Rural Vulnerability Research Panel held on 29th September 2020
Notes of Rural England Supporters Meeting held on Monday 20th July 2020
Rural England Stakeholder Group AGM – 7th July 2020
This meeting was held online via Zoom
Read moreImportant information for vulnerable utility customers
Utility Companies – April 2020
Utility Companies providing Gas, Electricity and Water all keep Priority Services Registers, this is a free service provided by suppliers and network operators and each maintain their own register.
Read more#LevelUp FE – Remote learning offers an opportunity for rural FE colleges
Rural Services Network and Young Somerset – April 2020
by Graham Biggs and Nik Harwood
Article published at 
Recently we’ve been examining the challenges that rural pupils face in accessing further education and training. Since then, the country has faced unprecedented disruption from the coronavirus outbreak. Frontline workers are rightly focusing on saving lives and stemming the spread of the virus. But the crisis has also thrown into the spotlight an issue which we have been campaigning on for years: rural connectivity.
Read more#LevelUp FE – Poor transport links compound the disadvantages rural young people face
Rural Services Network and Young Somerset – March 2020
by Graham Biggs and Nik Harwood
Article published at
Paying to learn – an unacceptable situation
Last week, to mark Rural Vulnerability Day 2020, we argued that despite its rhetoric, the Government is not doing enough to ‘level-up’ further educational opportunities for young people in rural areas.
Read more2020 – Parliamentary Rural Vulnerability Day
We were pleased to host the 2020 Parliamentary Rural Vulnerability Day which took place in Portcullis House on 10th March 2020.
Read moreEquipping the younger generation with the opportunities they need to flourish in even the most rural and isolated areas
Rural Services Network and Young Somerset – March 2020
by Graham Biggs and Nik Harwood
Article published at
#LevellingUp The British Countryside – We’re not doing enough to make it the greatest place in the world to grow up
Read moreRural England Stakeholder Group meeting with the UKRPPRG – 16th January 2020
16th January 2020 at the Warwick Business School suite, The Shard, London
Read moreNotes from the Rural Vulnerability Research Panel held on 15th January 2020
Challenges facing rural 16-18 year olds in accessing appropriate education and work based learning
This research looks at the challenges facing 16-18 year olds living in rural areas in accessing appropriate opportunities for education and work based learning. It also considers the possible implications of accessibility constraints on students’ attainment and on social mobility.
Read moreNotes of Rural England Stakeholder Group meeting – 18 June 2019
Housing and Employment: A Survey of Rural Residents’ Experiences and Opinions
Housing and Employment: A Survey of Rural Residents’ Experiences and Opinions (published June 2019) is a summary of the key findings from a survey managed by CCRI (University of Gloucestershire) and supported by Rural England.
Read moreNotes of Rural England Supporters Meeting held on 30 April 2019
2019 – Parliamentary Rural Vulnerability Day
State of Rural Services Report 2018
State of Rural Services 2018 report (published February 2019) presents the most recent evidence regarding the provision of services to residents and businesses in rural England.
It covers 8 service areas, which are: Local buses and community transport, Broadband and mobile connectivity, Public library services, Hospitals, Public health services, Young people’s services, Shops and online shopping and Personal advice services Read more
Notes of Rural England Stakeholder Group meeting – 3 December 2018
Rural England Stakeholder Group meeting with the UKRPPRG – 5 November 2018
Rural England Stakeholder Group Meeting – 4 June 2018
People should be brought to the centre stage to deliver more environmental and social benefits
Research Report – Unlocking the digital potential of rural areas across the UK
Unlocking the digital potential of rural areas – Research Infographic
Report Launch Press Release – 12.03.18
Greater digital adoption in rural areas could add £12 to 26 billion a year to the UK economy says new report. Read more
Rural England Stakeholder Group Meeting – 5 February 2018
2018 – Parliamentary Rural Vulnerability Day
Rural England CIC launched the findings from its latest research paper on ‘Issues Facing Providers of Social Care to Older Residents’.
Alongside Rural Services Network, they are aware of the growing concerns about vulnerability felt by some people in rural areas, particularly as reductions in services and support take place. Both organisations wish to see such issues and their impacts properly thought about and planned for. Read more
Issues Facing Providers of Social Care at Home to Older Residents in Rural England
In this research we examine the issues facing providers of domiciliary care to older people in rural areas. Whilst there has been a considerable amount of recent research about social care, specifically rural dimensions have generally been overlooked Read more
Initial Findings Press Release – 11.12.17
Rural businesses see digital technology as key to growth but face skills and training barriers Read more
Rural England Stakeholder Group Meeting – 4 December 2017
UK Rural Policy and Practitioners Research Group Meeting – 4 December 2017
Rural England Stakeholder Group Meeting – 6 November 2017
Digital adoption…
Rural England Stakeholder Group Meeting – 11 July 2017
Research Press Release – 23.07.17
Rural England and Scotland’s Rural College Launch Consultation on How to ‘Unlock Rural Britain’s Digital Potential’ Read more
Meet the research team
A team from Rural England CIC and SRUC, led by Brian Wilson, are collaborating on this project. Read more
Rural England Stakeholder Group Meeting – 5 June 2017
Rural communities benefit from YFC challenges
Vote for Worth Valley YFC’s land art project
Ticket to Ride – Transport as a Main Problem in Rural Life
Health and wellbeing in rural areas
Rural England Stakeholder Group Meeting – 6 February 2017
National Federation Of Young Farmers’ – Increased Farm Productivity
Rural England Stakeholder Group Meeting – 5 December 2016
UK Rural Policy and Practitioners Group Meeting – 5 December 2016
The State of Rural Services 2016 Report
The State of Rural Services 2016 report (published January 2017) presents the most recent evidence regarding the provision of services to residents and businesses in rural England.
It covers nine service areas, which are: local buses and community transport, welfare services, access to cash, further education, the retail sector, mental health services, older people’s services, public health services and community assets. Read more
Analysis of characteristics of Scotland’s rural economies
A crisis of place – Are we delivering sustainable development through local plans?
Rural England Stakeholder Group Meeting – 7 November 2016 (AGM)
The State of Rural Services 2016 – Local Buses and Community Transport
Local Buses and Community Transport is the first chapter of nine which will form the State of Rural Services Report 2016 (published in full later on in the year).
The State of Rural Services 2016 project presents the most recent evidence regarding the provision of local bus services and community transport to residents and businesses in rural England. Read more
Rural Vulnerability – Older People – An Introduction Paper
Rural Vulnerability – Older People – Health
Rural Vulnerability – Older People – Income and Poverty
Rural Vulnerability – Older People – Adverse Actions of Others
Rural Vulnerability – Older People – Isolation and Loneliness
Rural Vulnerability – Older People – Appendices
Understanding the needs and experiences of people affected by dementia in rural areas
Prince’s Countryside Fund – Is there a future for the small family farm in the UK?
Rural Vulnerability – Older People
This is the first of our annual research reports focusing on specific rural issues.
The research investigates key issues affecting the vulnerability of older rural residents and considers their future implications in the context of an ageing rural population.
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A Right To Buy Question and Answer Sheet
This document was prepared in the Autumn of 2015
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