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Devon Live reports that North Devon’s MP Selaine Saxby has welcomed extra funding to fix Devon’s potholes, after she raised the issue of North Devon’s roads numerous times in Westminster In last week’s budget, the Chancellor mentioned Saxby and...
The Border Counties Advertizer reports that North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan has accused the Government of “pork barrel politics” after fresh Levelling Up funding was handed out to the ‘Red Wall’ constituencies at the expense of rural areas Michael...
Devon Live reports that Selaine Saxby, the MP for North Devon, has welcomed a £200 million fund to improve walking and cycling across the UK Schools, high streets and main roads will benefit from improved crossings and junctions to...
The Advertiser and Times reports that funding totalling £540,000 has been awarded to New Forest District Council to support rural businesses and communities The authority was awarded £1m under the government’s levelling-up agenda last year, to be spent on...
A monthly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current funding opportunities - Download a printable version of the Funding Digest here Community Ownership Fund – Department for Levelling Up,...
The Rural Services Network has published its Rural Lens review of the Rural England Prosperity Fund Prospectus and Funding Formula. The RSN welcomes the announcement of the long-awaited Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), and we are pleased to see...
On 22nd February, Britain’s Leading Edge launched their Manifesto for 2023, a call to action for narrowing rural economic and geographical disparities. Britain’s Leading Edge is a group of 12 predominantly rural, upper tier local authority regions, without the...
The Goverment have announced UK drivers will benefit from an additional £56 million in public and industry funding for increasing electric vehicle ( EV ) chargepoints across the country The announcement on 21 February 2023 by Transport Minister Jesse Norman...
The Guardian reports that a third of the funding pledged by the UK government for insulation and installing heat pumps has not yet been spent, analysis has shown, despite the continuing energy bills and cost of living crises About...
The Local Government Finance Final Settlement 2023/24 was announced last week, and the debate took place on Wednesday 8th February. The RSN extends our sincere thanks to all MPs representing rural constituencies who engaged with Ministers. Through the representations...
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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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