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NALC announced this year’s Star Council Awards winners at a dazzling ceremony at the prestigious House of Lords on 25 February 2025. The event brought together councillors, clerks, MPs, parliamentarians, academics, national stakeholders and leading opinion...
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced that select councils experiencing significant financial difficulties will receive additional government support to aid in balancing their budgets for the upcoming financial year. Thirty councils identified as facing...
A recent BBC report detailing the dramatic fall in house prices in Gwynedd following local council interventions offers a critical insight into the real-world impacts of regulatory changes on housing markets and local communities. This development in...
A recent State of Caring Survey conducted by Carers UK has exposed significant challenges faced by unpaid carers across the UK, revealing a distressing trend of overwhelm and inadequate support. The survey provides a crucial insight...
A concerning report from the Local Government Association (LGA) has highlighted a looming financial crisis that could affect over half of the councils responsible for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This crisis stems from...
The Department of Health and Social Care , along with NHS England , has announced the rollout of 700,000 additional urgent dental appointments in England, following directions issued to integrated care boards (ICBs) nationwide. This initiative is part of...
Rural Services Network Chief Executive Kerry Booth was delighted to be invited to speak at the Chartered Institute of Housing Conference South West last week. A busy two days of sessions meant that there were plenty of key points from...
The Prime Minister has unveiled comprehensive plans for a new generation of towns across Britain, marking the largest housebuilding initiative since the post-war era. This ambitious project aims to address the acute housing crisis and provide substantial benefits...
In a major healthcare milestone, the government has announced that over two million additional NHS appointments have been delivered early, including crucial treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, endoscopy, and diagnostic tests. This achievement, part of the government's broader...
A leading developer of UK deep geothermal power and lithium projects in Cornwall has teamed up with the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) to showcase how it is adapting to challenges in the rural economy. ...
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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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