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19 Nov 2024
Rural Local Authorities Unite for Fair Funding: A Call to Address Rural Challenges
By the Rural Services Network The Rural Services Network (RSN) and 57 rural local authorities across England have united to advocate for fairer funding in…
19 Nov 2024
Unveiling the Challenges and Opportunities of England’s Small Rural Towns
Today, on Rural Vulnerability Day, the Rural Services Network (RSN) proudly highlights a groundbreaking report launched by Rural England Community Interest Company (C.I.C.), titled “Socio-Economic…
19 Nov 2024
Government Funding for Bus Services
The government has announced a significant £1 billion investment to boost bus services across England, aimed at improving accessibility and reducing the disparities in bus…
19 Nov 2024
Biggest Overhaul in a Generation for Children’s Social Care
The government is launching a major reform of the children’s social care system, described as the most significant in a generation. The aim is to…
19 Nov 2024
Pharmacies Vote to Cut Services in Protest Over Funding Shortfalls
Pharmacy owners across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including those in rural areas, have voted overwhelmingly to reduce opening hours and halt home delivery services…
19 Nov 2024
New Legal Powers to Revitalise High Streets with High Street Rental Auctions
The government has announced new legal powers aimed at revitalising town centre high streets and transforming long-term vacant commercial properties. Set to come into effect…
18 Nov 2024
Patients Association Seeks Public Input on NHS 10-Year Health Plan Consultation
The Patients Association is seeking input to shape its response to the initial NHS 10-Year Health Plan organisational consultation. As one of the UK’s most…
18 Nov 2024
Rural Local Authorities Unite to Demand Fair Funding in Upcoming Local Government Finance Settlement
Fifty-seven local authorities across England have united with the Rural Services Network (RSN) to address the unique financial challenges they face and to advocate for…
11 Nov 2024
Supporting Equitable Access to Television for Rural Communities
We’re pleased to announce that the Rural Services Network is actively participating in the newly established advisory forum on the future of UK television, led…
11 Nov 2024
The Forgotten Story of Social Care
In a groundbreaking study released by the County Councils Network (CCN), alarming new insights reveal the significant financial and social pressures facing social care systems…
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