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PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Monday 24 August 2015 Plans to increase the number of Starter Homes in the countryside may be useful - but Government must consider any wider implications first, says the Rural Services Network [1]....
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Friday 13 February 2015 The Rural Services Network [1] has welcomed a £4m increase in government funding for local authorities working with countryside communities but warned that it makes little difference...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Tuesday 23 December 2014 The government's finance settlement for local authorities [1] fails to meet the needs of hard-pressed rural councils, said the Rural Services Network [2]. Network chief executive Graham Biggs...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Thursday 11 December 2014 A new guide promoting affordable rural homes has been launched by the Rural Housing Alliance and the Rural Services Network. The guide, aimed at parish councils across England,...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Wednesday 10 December 2014 The Rural Services Network [1] has published its manifesto ahead of the 2015 general election - calling for a fairer deal for rural England from an incoming...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release 2 December 2014 A government decision which means developers will no longer have to provide affordable homes on many smaller sites is a huge blow for rural communities. ...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release 20 November 2014 The Rural Services Network responds to a National Audit Office report that local councils are showing "clear signs" of financial stress [1]. Responding to the National Audit Office report,...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release 4 November 2014 Regular postal deliveries to remote rural communities are under threat, MPs have been told. The Rural Services Network [1] made the assertion in a written submission to an inquiry...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release 16 September 2014 LOCAL communities will suffer under government plans that will reduce the amount of affordable housing in the countryside, England's largest rural network has warned. The Rural Services Network [1]...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release 29 July 2014 THE government has confirmed a two-year funding package for a newly created National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) operating across England and Wales [1]. Funding of almost £40,000 was announced...
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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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