{"id":1269,"date":"2016-10-13T17:50:40","date_gmt":"2016-10-13T16:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/discover.pjb.co.uk\/?p=1269"},"modified":"2016-10-13T17:50:40","modified_gmt":"2016-10-13T16:50:40","slug":"going-extra-mile-connecting-businesses-rural-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/discover.pjb.co.uk\/index.php\/2016\/10\/13\/going-extra-mile-connecting-businesses-rural-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"Going the Extra Mile – connecting businesses and rural communities"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new report by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) published in May 2016 shows that half of all small firms think the UK\u2019s roads and public transport system have deteriorated in recent years.<\/p>\n

Only one in 10 (10%) small business owners thought roads and public transport had got better – demonstrating a real need to prioritise infrastructure investment in local and rural road networks alongside big projects on the Strategic Road Network.<\/p>\n

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FSB found small businesses are overwhelmingly reliant on roads, with nine in 10 firms (89%) placing high value on the network. Rural businesses are even more likely to rely on roads as they often report little or no access to public transport links like rail or buses.<\/p>\n

The FSB report, \u2018Going the extra mile: Connecting businesses and rural communities<\/a><\/span>\u2019, demonstrates how congestion, poorly maintained local roads, and a lack of regional strategic planning are all combining to pose a significant economic barrier to economic growth \u2013 particularly in rural areas.<\/p>\n

FSB would like to see current and future devolution deals used as an opportunity for new combined authorities to commit to greater investment in local transport infrastructure. Protecting transport spending, alongside better strategic planning, investing in the local road network and public transport will all help support UK small businesses.<\/p>\n

Key Findings<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Recommendations\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Based on the above research findings, FSB believes the Government should:<\/p>\n

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