Are Byways Still Fit for Purpose in the 21st Century?
Byways are suffering unprecedented damage from modern vehicles. Is it time to rethink motorised access — or even re-designate these historic routes?
The decline of rural pubs in the UK is alarming, with closures increasing at an unprecedented rate, causing significant loss to community life. Pubs serve vital social functions, and their closure results in diminished local interaction, cultural activities, and economic impact, threatening the fabric of rural society. Urgent government action is needed.