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Welcome to the Winter 2023 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight We have plenty of best practice to share from a wide number of our members from across a wide range of sectors. In this edition we feature the ...
The gap in funding is increasing yet further The Government yesterday announced the Provisional Settlement for Local Government for 2023/2024 and launched the consultation on the proposals which close on 16th January 2023. This followed a Local Government...
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities UK Shared Prosperity Fund expenditure gets the green light On 5th December, government...
The RSN is delighted to launch its seminar programme for 2023! The established successful seminar programme goes from strength to strength each year having moved online during Covid. In 2022, over 630 delegates attended our seminars throughout the...
Welcome to the Autumn 2022 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight As the days draw in we have plenty of best practice to share from a wide number of our members from across a wide range of sectors. In this...
A new report by Rural Services Network shows rural areas face ‘dual energy vulnerability’ of higher household and transport energy poverty, and lower wages The research found that homes in rural areas tend to be...
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 England Prosperity Fund launched Rural businesses and communities are set to benefit...
Welcome to the Summer 2022 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight Now that temperatures have settled, we’re delighted to share with you a selection of best practice member articles, showing casing all things rural! In this edition we feature ...
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network and produced in partnership with the Rural Housing Alliance, highlighting a selection of current rural housing issues and opportunities Rural Housing Week 2022 focusses on...
20th June 2022: Were England’s rural communities a distinct region, their need for Levelling Up would be greater than that of any other part of the country, according to new research published today that finds the Government’s metrics do not...
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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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