As digital and creative now dominate the economy and as working from home even by the seaside is becoming the norm – and in Devon, “the world of remote working is now here to stay” – we clearly need more digital investment in rural areas if we are going to take full advantage of where we are going.
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When we look at the longer-term issues facing the Sid Valley, getting to rural net zero is one of them. And as we look to the general election, the Rural Services Network looks to how politicians can go about Achieving Net Zero in Rural Communities.
Another issue the RSN is keen to engage future election candidates is bridging the digital divide in Rural Communities:
This week’s edition of our Winning the Rural Vote Campaign shines a spotlight on a cornerstone of modern rural development and prosperity: Bridging the Digital Divide in Rural Communities. In today’s fast-paced, interconnected world, the availability of reliable digital infrastructure is not just a convenience but a necessity. Yet, in rural areas, which make up 40% of constituencies, a significant digital divide persists. This gap not only limits access to essential services but also hampers economic growth and deepens social isolation.
Here’s the Rural Services Network’s proposed strategy:
Finally, as digital and creative now dominate the economy and as working from home even by the seaside is becoming the norm – and in Devon, “the world of remote working is now here to stay” – we clearly need more digital investment in rural areas if we are going to take full advantage of where we are going.
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