The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Fairer Funding Campaign
24.02.2020
The Rural Services Network has long campaigned for fair funding for rural areas. Along with our member local authorities, we aim to influence government policy to fully recognise and address the issues faced by rural communities across England including full...
17.02.2020
In figures released by the Government on February 11 2020, schools in areas classified as Predominantly Urban received £332 more per pupil on average than those in Predominantly Rural areas for 2019/20. Users can use this link ...
10.02.2020
MinsterFM reported that council tax-payers in North Yorkshire are facing bills of up to three times as much as residents of some of London’s most expensive boroughs In a North Yorkshire County Council budget consultation meeting, Cllr Dadd described...
27.01.2020
Rural communities continue to suffer as the gap in council tax between urban and rural areas continues to grow. On average those living in rural communities pay £105 more than in urban areas This is according to the Provisional...
16.12.2019
The MJ reports that local government officials are expecting a ‘devolution revolution’ after Thursday’s election result During this tenure in office, the Prime Minister has backed further mayoral models and supported extending powers for existing deals. In its...
11.11.2019
inews has reported that ‘Whoever becomes Prime Minister next month will have to increase spending on public services by even more than has been pledged by either Labour or the Conservatives ,’ according to a new report. Joint analysis...
12.08.2019
Whilst media headlines have naturally focussed on the new prime minister’s plans for Brexit, the formation of a new government also has implications for local government funding It has now been confirmed that there will be a one-year spending...
01.04.2019
Derbyshire County Council leader Barry Lewis has argued for a fairer funding settlement for rural areas in the Local Government Chronicle this week. He cites analysis by the Rural Services Network that shows that the current funding regime awards...
17.12.2018
RSN response to Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement The Rural Services Network has long campaigned for fairer funding for rural areas and it today welcomed the additional £16million allocation to the Rural Services Delivery Grant by the Government in the...
10.12.2018
The BBC has published data detailing the extent of council cuts since 2010. The statistics show that in England councils spend most on education, followed by adult and then children’s social care. Despite frequent complaints about high council...
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HOT TOPICS
Public Sector Funding
The RSN demands fairer funding from Central Government who have historically and systematically underfunded rural areas.
Barriers to Access
The RSN campaigns to help rural residents overcome multiple access barriers to key services which includes poor transport and broadband.
Future of Rural Areas
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
Health and Wellbeing
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
Vulnerability
Tackling a collection of circumstances which leaves many rural residents vulnerable is a key issue for the RSN.
Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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