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The Apprenticeship Levy was recently debated in Westminster Hall in which it was highlighted the great opportunity that apprenticeships offer to learn and earn and to keep talent in our local communities. To read the full debate click here...
A report detailing an audit by independent charity Devon Communities Together into village halls, has shown the importance of village halls in rural community life. The full report from DCT shares evidence on all the areas DCT audited, including...
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities State of Rural Enterprise report published The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise...
This analysis presents data on estimates of total final energy consumption at a local authority level. The analysis uses source data from the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero and covers the period 2012 to 2021. Comparisons are provided...
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 VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme – Groundwork UK ...
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 of the Government Consultations here Modern...
- To download the agenda associated with this meeting click here - The download the minutes for this meeting click here Presentation from RSN Chief Executive, Kerry Booth: ...
Rural MPs had a clear message for the government during their Westminster Hall debate last week on the funding of rural councils; act now or councils will go bust and lives will be lost. The Rural Services Network provided...
On Tuesday night, the CPRE (The Campaign for the Protection of rural England) launched their latest report into rural affordable housing at a Parliamentary reception. Attended by key stakeholders and those with an interest in rural housing, there were a...
The new Post Office service which allows customers to choose which parcel carrier to use has started to roll out across the network. Customers are given the option to send their parcel through the Post Office or through other...
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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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