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04 Dec 2023
Somerton & Frome MP reminds government of the real cost of the Rural Premium
The challenges facing rural areas have been repeatedly debated in Parliament this week. Alongside Chris Loder MP’s debate on funding for rural councils (read what…
04 Dec 2023
Over 15,000 Free to Use ATMs Lost Since 2018
The number of free to use cash machines available in the UK has fallen by almost 30% in the last five years, according to new…
04 Dec 2023
Government says thousands of rural properties will have major broadband upgrade
The government has announced that thousands of people across rural parts of Oxfordshire and North East Staffordshire are set to benefit from new lightning-fast broadband.…
27 Nov 2023
Autumn Statement 2023: What does it mean for rural?
It’s been nearly a week since the Chancellor delivered his Autumn Statement and RSN Chief Executive Kerry Booth and her team have been digesting what…
27 Nov 2023
Rural areas hardest hit by transport poverty
A new report by the Social Market Foundation has revealed the extent of the financial burden transport costs is putting on rural communities. The research…
27 Nov 2023
Devon community team removes eyesore telegraph poles in AONB AND upgrades to superfast broadband
A community in Mortehoe in North Devon has pulled together to upgrade its broadband connection and improve its environment by removing telegraph poles. The project…
27 Nov 2023
Communities set to play a role in government plans for future national infrastructure
Earlier this year, the government asked the National Infrastructure Commission to review the infrastructure planning system and the role National Policy Statements play in it. …
27 Nov 2023
Vodafone UK’s Chief reaffirms commitment to rural communities
This month the head of Vodafone UK has written to the Business and Trade Committee to reaffirm the company’s commitment to the Shared Rural Network.…
27 Nov 2023
Rural businesses show resilience, but investment curtailed by rising costs
Rising costs are causing serious and widespread problems for rural businesses in parts of England which is curtailing their ability to invest and grow, according…
20 Nov 2023
RSN joins celebrations as coalition wins Campaign of the Year award
RSN has joined partners in the ‘Rural Homelessness Counts’ Coalition to celebrate its win at the Affordable Housing Awards 2023. The campaign “Homelessness in the…
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