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PRESS RELEASE For immediate release 24 July 2013 The government must take action following a warning by MPs that countryside communities are being given a raw deal, says England's biggest rural partnership. The Rural Services Network [1],...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release 20 December 2012 Rural communities will bear the brunt of government cuts that will force local councils to slash their services. The warning follows the publication of the government's finance settlement, which...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release 30 November 2012 A ground-breaking conference of health professionals and eminent academics convenes for the birth of a new Rural Health Network. The Network will enable health professionals to effectively share best...
Press release 26 November 2012 For immediate release Pressure on public funding threatens to put rural communities at risk when it comes to fire and rescue services, warns a report. The annual State of Rural Public Services...
Press release 28 October 2012 For immediate release At district level, coastal rural authorities have suffered particularly badly over the past year, according to the Rural Services Network. Half of the 10 most vulnerable authorities are now...
Press release 24 July 2012 For immediate release The Rural Services Network news service scored top marks in a survey of members. The RSN also scored highly when it came to good policy and practice ideas. ...
Press release 6 February 2012 For immediate release Government plans to revive tenants' rights to buy their council house are unlikely to work in rural areas, the government has been told. Current proposals threaten to reduce the...
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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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