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The Rural Services Network is part of the Rural Coalition, an alliance of 13 national rural organisations, which has written to the Prime Minister Liz Truss to welcome her to the new role, and also highlight concerns about the cost...
The BBC has reported that the cost-of-living crisis is hitting people living in rural areas harder than those living in towns and cities, according to a new report The study, by the Rural Services Network, says those in the...
A £100 handout for rural homeowners reliant on heating oil will be a "drop in the ocean" in the face of sky high bills, campaigners have warned The Government on Wednesday announced further support for homes that fall outside...
The Observer has reported that the government is to scrap the “Brexit bonus” which would have paid farmers and landowners to enhance nature, in what wildlife groups are calling an “all-out attack” on the environment Instead, Department for Environment,...
The BBC has reported that Cambridgeshire's mayor has called a bus company's plans to axe 18 routes as "unacceptable" According to data seen by the BBC, the routes, which are run by Stagecoach East, carried almost 90,000 passengers in...
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...
The Rural Services Network is the national champion for rural services and aims to give rural a strong voice. The RSN often responds to Government Consultation with a rural response. We have responded to the Consultation on adult social...
The Mid Devon Advertiser reports that farmers in the South-West are being warned of ‘economic shock’, as research by the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI) predicted that the rural economy would lose up to £883 million between now and...
The Guardian reports that almost 80% of the UK’s lowest-paid workers say they are now facing the toughest financial squeeze of their lifetimes, according to new research by the Living Wage Foundation Liz Truss has averted a further increase...
The Buxton Advertiser reports that the 358 service, which runs from Hayfield to Stockport, via New Mills and Marple, was in danger of being lost as part of a major revamp of services, as government funding given to bus companies...
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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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