Author: <span>Richard</span>
10 Jul 2023
Project Gigabit slow in making progress in rural areas
The £5 billion Government commitment to deliver lightning-fast, reliable broadband to every corner of the United Kingdom is starting to roll out to rural areas. Project Gigabit aims to deploy...
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10 Jul 2023
GUEST BLOG: Working towards more localised data on public sector spending
In a recent blog, Deputy Director of the Public Sector division at the Office for National Statistics, Jessica Barnaby, highlighted the growing need for a more granular breakdown of geographical...
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10 Jul 2023
Spotlight on Rural Housing – July 2023
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network and produced in partnership with the Rural Housing Alliance, highlighting a selection of current rural housing issues and...
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10 Jul 2023
Rural England’s 9.7 million risk being left further behind at general election
The Rural Coalition urges political parties to address rural challenges to gain ground among countryside voters 10 July 2023: Rural England’s population of 9.7 million risk being left further behind...
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04 Jul 2023
Rural Funding Digest – July 2023
A monthly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current funding opportunities – Download a printable version of the Funding Digest here Species...
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04 Jul 2023
Current Government Consultations – July 2023
A brief summary of current government consultations of potential interest to RSN members. This is not intended as an exhaustive list of all relevant consultations. – Download a printable version...
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03 Jul 2023
RSN backs calls for better affordable housing in rural areas as part of Rural Housing Week 2023
This week the National Housing Federation (NFH) is running its annual campaign which highlights the challenges facing rural areas when it comes to housing. There have been some truly dreadful...
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03 Jul 2023
RSN joins major Coalition to combat escalating rural homelessness crisis
In the face of a rapidly escalating rural homelessness crisis, a powerful new coalition is launching today. The ‘Rural Homelessness Counts Coalition’ is a collective of more than 20 leading...
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03 Jul 2023
Substandard rented properties in rural areas outstrip urban counterparts
New figures from the Department for Levelling Up Housing & Communities show that rented properties in rural areas are in a worst state than those in urban areas. Of all...
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03 Jul 2023
Are changes to prepayment meter customers enough to end rural fuel poverty?
The Government has announced that it is scrapping the prepayment meter premium, helping around three million households bring their bills in line with those who pay by direct debit. Removing the...
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