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15 Oct 2024

Government Announcements at the International Investment Summit: What They Could Mean for Rural Communities

The International Investment Summit, held yesterday, brought forward a series of significant government announcements that signal a new direction for the UK economy. The Prime…

14 Oct 2024

Community Transport Week 2024: Spearheading a Movement for Modernisation and Growth

As we usher in the second annual Community Transport Week, spearheaded by RSN Member organisation, the Community Transport Association (CTA), it’s an opportune time to…

14 Oct 2024

Half A Billion-Pound Investment In Electric Buses Secured Ahead Of International Investment Summit

The Department for Transport has announced that communities across the country will benefit from brand new, state-of-the-art green buses. Up to 500 UK manufacturing jobs are set…

14 Oct 2024

Addressing Challenges and Enhancing Support for Rural Communities

A report from the House of Lords Library, titled “Rural Communities: Issues and Support,” sheds light on various challenges these communities face and the supportive…

14 Oct 2024

Coastal and Rural Areas in England Show Lower Resilience, Study Reveals

A recent study has highlighted significant regional disparities in resilience across England, with coastal and rural areas, particularly in the North, showing lower capabilities to…

14 Oct 2024

Public Urged To Prepare For Floods After Wettest 18 Months On Record

The Environment Agency is urging the public to ensure they are prepared for a flood as the nation marks the annual ‘Flood Action Week’, which…

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07 Oct 2024

Spotlight on Rural Housing – October 2024

A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network and produced in partnership with the Rural Housing Alliance, highlighting a selection of…

07 Oct 2024

Pharmacy Closures in Rural Areas: A Growing Healthcare Challenge

A recent report from RSN Member, Healthwatch England has highlighted the growing crisis in community pharmacies across England, which disproportionately affects rural areas. Between January…

07 Oct 2024

Rural Councils Facing £5.4bn Funding Shortfall

Recent analysis by the County Councils Network (CCN) has revealed that rural councils are facing a growing financial crisis. If unaddressed, a £5.4bn funding gap…