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The government has announced a significant £1 billion investment to boost bus services across England, aimed at improving accessibility and reducing the disparities in bus service quality across different regions. This funding initiative, announced by the Department for Transport and...
Pharmacy owners across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including those in rural areas, have voted overwhelmingly to reduce opening hours and halt home delivery services in response to ongoing funding cuts. This historic move, orchestrated by the National Pharmacy...
Neighbouring villages around Shrivenham are benefiting from a new community transport service, supporting residents to live well and independently within their own communities. West Vale Mobility has been developed by Shrivenham Parish Council, with funding support from Oxfordshire County...
The government has announced a series of steps aimed at addressing long-standing challenges facing the National Health Service (NHS) and improving service delivery. This announcement, which marks the start of a phased approach to strengthen the healthcare system,...
Citizens Advice and Southern Gas Network (SGN) have formed a partnership in order to provide Dorset residents with access to free energy advice. The Dorset Energy Advice Partnership, has enabled the funding of an Energy Advice Bus which was...
Last week, The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) released a new report, " The Economic Impact of Local Bus Services ," highlighting the considerable economic and social value that local bus services bring to communities across the UK....
A package of measures to empower local leaders to take control of their bus services was unveiled yesterday by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh – the first stop on the journey to better buses. Legislation was laid before Parliament yesterday...
LRSN are looking for energetic, flexible, and outgoing individuals with experience of working with young people to deliver our exciting new project Fit for the Future. No two days are the same at LRSN, so if you are looking...
Last week, The UK Government announced significant investment aimed at improving digital infrastructure in rural areas, with plans to provide faster broadband to approximately 312,000 homes and businesses across Great Britain. This initiative, backed by up to £800...
The Rural Services Network (RSN) is pleased to share that we held two highly successful BT Digital Switchover information sessions last week. These exclusive RSN membership events engaged over 260 delegates, including representatives from town, district, and county councils across...
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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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