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We're delighted to share that RSN has been featured in the latest edition of LG First Magazine! You can read Councillor Roger Phillips' insights on building momentum for rural prosperity and the outcomes of this year’s National Rural Conference below....
Sharing the stage with a Minister, last week Rural Services Network Chief Executive Kerry Booth stressed the importance last week of rural organisations being at the table to contribute to discussions on growing the nation's economy. Speaking at the...
Last week, along with hundreds of Local Authority senior Members and Officers, our Chief Executive Kerry Booth and Assistant Chief Executive Nadine Trout journeyed to Harrogate for the Local Government Association Conference in the home of North Yorkshire Council. ...
It is always interesting to hear the policies outlined in the Kings Speech and see where the Government plans to focus its efforts in the coming months, however often it is difficult to see the impact of a Bill, until...
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The Rural Services Network (RSN) is committed to highlighting the unique challenges faced by rural councils in delivering quality services. Recent parliamentary discussions shed light on the critical issues surrounding the funding of local councils, particularly in rural...
The Spring Budget , presented last week by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, has sparked interest and concern among rural communities and their advocates. The Rural Services Network (RSN) has identified areas of potential benefit for rural areas while also noting...
A fresh approach is needed to sustain culture services in the future, a new partnership of organisations representing local government said last week, as they launched a new National Alliance for Cultural Services . Councils are the biggest...
The recent announcement by the Government of a £64 billion funding package for local councils has ignited a widespread discussion, with a particular focus on its repercussions for rural areas. During a parliamentary debate on Wednesday to approve...
The Office for Local Government (Oflog) has outlined its next steps on new draft metrics at local authority level. Earlier this year Oflog was established to consider the government’s approach to data at a local level with a view...
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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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