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13 Feb 2023
RSN Statement on the Local Government Finance Final Settlement 2023/24
The Local Government Finance Final Settlement 2023/24 was announced last week, and the debate took place on Wednesday 8th February. The RSN extends our sincere…
13 Feb 2023
Rural Lens review on Mission Zero – Independent review of Net Zero
The Rural Services Network has published its Rural Lens review of the Mission Zero – Independent review by Rt Hon Chris Skidmore MP which was…
13 Feb 2023
Researching the adapting rural economy
Seven new research projects to examine how rural enterprises are adapting to the major challenges affecting the economy are to be undertaken. The National Innovation…
13 Feb 2023
Owners of rural pubs say their industry is ‘at risk’ due to rising costs
ITV news reports that owners of rural pubs and restaurants have been saying their industry is “at risk” because of the cost-of-living crisis One landlord…
13 Feb 2023
Potential ‘transport deserts’ if bus services cut in rural Cumbria
The News and Star reports that the Confederation of Passenger Transport has warned that as many as 15 per cent of bus services could be…
07 Feb 2023
Final Local Government Finance Settlement 2023/24 – Initial Reaction
INITIAL REACTION BY GRAHAM BIGGS – CHIEF EXECUTIVE RSN The RSN has carried out an assessment of the Final Settlement for 2023/24 announced on Monday…
06 Feb 2023
Guarantee access to broadcast TV (Freeview) and aerial radio beyond 2040
The Government must guarantee access to Freeview and aerial radio beyond 2040 Unless the Government takes such action ahead of the World Radiocommunication Conference in…
06 Feb 2023
The challenges and opportunities for community businesses in 2023
The views of Plunkett’s members, partners and other sector representatives. 2023 is the first year where Plunkett’s new 5 year strategy has been embedded in our business…
06 Feb 2023
Cumbria Council submits bid for Lake Line improvements
The BBC reports that improvements to a Lake District railway line could massively increase the number of services, according to Cumbria County Council – which…
06 Feb 2023
Support needed to help rural areas level-up and boost Cumbria’s economy
ITV news reports that there are increasing calls for more Government support to help boost Cumbria’s economy Rural areas are 19% less productive than the…
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