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The Rural Services Network (RSN) is thrilled to announce the National Rural Conference 2024, taking place from 16th to 19th September. This virtual event, accessible via Zoom, is the premier gathering for senior officers, members, policymakers, and rural service professionals.
Further information and booking details can be found here
The Community Access to Cash Pilot (CACP) initiative has today announced the plans for the nine Cash Pilot locations across the UK, where trials are being tested to help address challenges of improving cash access and acceptance In June,...
The Yorkshire Post has reported on warnings from a rural property expert that the rising demand for high acreage farms could have ‘significant implications’ for the rural and farming community Farms of more than 500 acres were now commanding...
This analysis presents data from the Department for Transport showing road traffic by Local Highway Authority area. → Download the road traffic analysis here...
This analysis presents data taken from the Annual Population Survey of the proportion of population aged 16-64 with NVQs. The analysis shows the results of the survey both currently and with a historical benchmark. Local authority class and classification averages...
Article written by David Cope, Countryside Climate Network Coordinator David Cope, UK100’s Countryside Climate Network Coordinator, spoke at the Rural Service Network ’s annual conference Revitalising Rural on Thursday. In this adaption of David’s talk, he spells out why...
The Times has reported on analysis suggesting that a new housebuilding algorithm will mean that northern councils may have reduced house-building targets, while huge numbers of homes are built in the South Last month, the Government said that it...
The Citizens Advice has published a briefing and a blog calling on Government to increase the subsidy to the post office network at the upcoming spending review, in order to protect the valuable services the network provides and allow post...
The Mail on Sunday reports that Prime Minister Boris Johnson MP (Con) is facing a mounting revolt within his party over plans to boost house building amid claims the 'disastrous' policy could be damaging to the party He is...
Labour List and Devon Live report on the Countryside Alliance’s allegations that the Labour Party’s has a so-called ‘rural problem’ The Alliance has published a report tracking how the party has experienced successively worse election results among countryside voters,...
The Telegraph has reported on concerns about plans to build lorry parks across rural parks of south England to cope with the implications of Brexit trade regulations Of particular concern to residents is the lack of planning permission across...
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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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
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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