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18 Mar 2024
Survey of Rural Market Town Group Highlights Service Challenges
Earlier this year, we surveyed members of our Rural Market Town Group (RMTG). This initiative aimed to gauge the status and challenges of services in rural areas, focusing on the...
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18 Mar 2024
Navigating Organised Crime in Rural Communities
The National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) has recently unveiled findings that cast new light on the challenges rural communities face regarding organised crime. A collaborative effort led by Durham University,...
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18 Mar 2024
Shaping the Future of Transport in the East by 2050
In a significant development last week, Transport East successfully introduced the Regional Strategy Hub’s Rural Mobility report in Parliament, marking a pivotal moment for rural communities in the East. This...
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18 Mar 2024
Reviving Rural England: A Comprehensive Plan to Address the Rural Housing Crisis
An influential manifesto was launched by English Rural yesterday, targeting key policymakers ahead of the upcoming General Election. Crafted by the leading experts in rural housing, “A Manifesto for Delivering...
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18 Mar 2024
Winning The Rural Vote: Unlocking Rural Transport Potential
In our Winning the Rural Vote Campaign this week, we turn our focus to a cornerstone of rural vitality and accessibility: Rural Transport. As a general election draws nearer, it’s...
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11 Mar 2024
Winning the Rural Vote: Securing Affordable Rural Housing
Each week, our Winning the Rural Vote Campaign zeroes in on a different critical policy area, and this week, we delve into the pressing issue of Rural Affordable Housing. Amidst...
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11 Mar 2024
Spring Budget 2024
The Spring Budget, presented last week by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, has sparked interest and concern among rural communities and their advocates. The Rural Services Network (RSN) has identified areas of...
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11 Mar 2024
The Essential Lifeline of Libraries in Rural Communities
Last week, coinciding with World Book Day – a global celebration of literature and reading – Rural Services Network Chief Executive, Kerry Booth took part in a Libraries Connected webinar,...
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11 Mar 2024
Village Halls: Celebrating the Heartbeat of Rural Communities
The Chancellor’s announcement of £5 million towards the Platinum Jubilee Village Hall Fund for England is a significant win for rural communities. This timely injection of funds arrives as we...
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11 Mar 2024
Empowering Local Culture: LGA Insights & 2024 Budget Impact
The recent announcement outlined in the Spring Budget and the Local Government Association’s (LGA) new series of think pieces, offer a promising horizon not just for urban centres but also...
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