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Regional paper the Shropshire Star reports that business owners are hoping the Conservative majority in Parliament will put an end to the uncertainty ‘that has plagued many businesses’ and ‘impacted on investment plans and contracts’ The article argues that...
Local authorities in Yorkshire have banded together to oppose BT’s plan to remove telephone boxes in rural areas, according to the Yorkshire Post Councils across Yorkshire are calling on BT to keep at least 12 of the 43 public...
The website Bioenergy Insight reports on comments made by Rural Services Network (RSN) chief executive Graham Biggs on the potential of using biomass as fuel in the UK RSN has announced that it will work in partnership with the...
The Guardian reports that almost 800 libraries have closed around England, Scotland and Wales since 2010 The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy’s (Cipfa) annual survey of British libraries has found that cuts to local authority funding have led...
The Department for Transport calculates journey times from neighbourhoods across England to eight types of local service on foot and using public transport Destinations range from job centres to GP surgeries and food shops. Results this year found that...
The Independent reports on Labour’s announcement last week to establish a network of business advisers in Post Office branches to help small firms access support and finance A Post Office bank would also be set up, called Post Bank,...
Both Labour and Conservatives made significant spending pledges on public transport last week The Conservative Party promised to spend more than £4 billion on new bus and metro links across England. The Conservatives indicated the money, which would be...
Press release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Rural Services Network is delighted to welcome Nik Harwood, Chief Executive of Young Somerset , to be the newly elected Chair of the Rural Services Partnership We would like...
Press release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rural services network writes to newspapers across the country to make rural voices heard ahead of election National champion for rural services contacts editors at ‘most-trusted’ news sources...
Boris Johnson was in Devon last week as part of the campaign trail, with several visits covered by local newspaper Devon Live He visited Chulmleigh Academy in North Devon and was quizzed on ‘years of underfunding that rural schools…have...
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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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