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A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Rural Economy Toolkit launched The Institute of Economic Development (IED) and the...
Online via Zoom Monday 23rd November 2020 11am-12pm - To download the agenda and papers associated with this meeting click here - To download the minutes for this meeting, click here ...
Online via Zoom Monday 23rd November 2020 2pm-3:30pm - To download the agenda and papers associated with this meeting click here - To download the minutes for this meeting, click here ...
- To download the agenda and papers associated with this meeting click here - To download the minutes for this meeting, click here - The Attendance and Apologies for this meeting can be...
The Institute of Economic Development (IED) and the Rural Services Network (RSN) have devised a new practitioner-focused toolkit which is intended as a guide for “anyone seeking to raise rural relevance in the economic agenda”. The Rural Economy...
The Local Government Chronicle reports on the launch of a new inquiry examining the effectiveness of devolution in England The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Devolution is calling for evidence on how central and local governments can work together more...
August 2020 Edition Welcome to your August edition of Casebook, a dedicated, monthly e-newsletter for Rural Health Care Alliance members. This month, contact tracing, schools, healthy food, the grim challenge of a consistent way of counting the dead...
July 2020 Edition Welcome to your July edition of Casebook, a dedicated, monthly e-newsletter for Rural Health Care Alliance members. This month, e-enabled approach under threat, local lockdowns, the reality of life in a care home during the...
The Rural Services Network is delighted to launch a booklet detailing the case studies that it has received of the ways in which rural communities have pulled together to support their most vulnerable residents during lockdown The Chair of...
It’s Rural Housing Week 2020 now! This annual celebration of rural housing and the vital role it plays in helping to sustain thriving rural communities and services takes place from 6 to 10 July 2020. Organised by...
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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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