NEWS STORIES

Join Us for the National Rural Conference 2024!
The Rural Services Network (RSN) is thrilled to announce the National...
RSN Hosts Successful BT Digital Switchover Information Sessions
The Rural Services Network (RSN) is pleased to share that we...
An Open Letter to Our Prime Minister
12 July 2024 The Right Honourable Sir Keir Starmer ...
Centre of Excellence Launched to Transform Health and Care of Older Residents
The Rural Services Network is pleased to highlight a groundbreaking development...
Government Announces First Steps to Reform Water Sector
Last week, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,...
RSN Chief Executive, Kerry Booth Discusses Fair Funding on BBC Farming Today
We are pleased to share that this week, our Chief Executive,...

ANALYSIS & COMMENT

Rural Services Network Welcomes New Government and Prime Minister
As the Rural Services Network (RSN), the national advocate for rural...
RO trend and proportion analysis
This analysis is taken from the final outturn estimates of local...
Housing Affordability
This analysis presents data on housing affordability. Access to affordable housing...

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The National Rural Conference 2024
The RSN is delighted to invite you to attend the National...
Delivering for Rural
Delivering for Rural - A Roadmap to Rural Success ...
Rural Funding Digest - July 2024
A monthly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services...

HOT TOPICS

Rural Fair Funding

Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural areas is more expensive.

Rural Economies

Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.

Rural Access to Health and Care Services

Rural residents face distinct healthcare challenges, including limited access to transport, longer distances to medical facilities, an aging demographic, housing inadequacies, digital connectivity gaps, and difficulties recruiting health and care workers.

Rural Affordable Housing

Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, a lack of affordable housing, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.

Rural Transport

Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.

Rural Net Zero

Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.

Rural Digital Connectivity

In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.

Rural Planning

A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.

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