Politics
17 Jun 2024
And what for rural in the manifesto?
Our Chief Executive Kerry Booth has been reviewing the manifesto from the main political parties over the last week to see what they are promising for rural communities. With almost...
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22 May 2024
Rural Services Network Responds to Prime Minister’s General Election Announcement
Rural Services Network Ramps Up Efforts to Secure Fair Funding for Rural Areas The Rural Services Network (RSN) acknowledges the Prime Minister’s announcement this evening of a general election to...
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13 May 2024
The Next Government Must Not Leave Rural Communities Behind
Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) is urging politicians of all persuasions not to forget the needs and circumstances of people living and working in the countryside in the...
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04 Mar 2024
The Crucial Role of the Spring Budget in Championing Rural Areas
As the Chancellor prepares to deliver the Spring Budget tomorrow, anticipation builds among members of rural communities and supporters of The Rural Services Network. This year’s budget holds particular significance as...
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12 Feb 2024
£64B Council Funding Sparks Rural Debate: Highlighting the Call for Fair Funding
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....
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12 Feb 2024
Need for Fair Funding for Internal Drainage Boards
Need for Fair Funding for Internal Drainage Boards A Special Interest Group of the LGA, the Internal Drainage Board levies stressed the need for fair funding at a Parliamentary event...
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05 Feb 2024
The Rural Services Network Champions Fair Funding and Growth in Parliament
In a significant move towards addressing the longstanding disparities in rural communities, the Rural Services Network (RSN) successfully launched the ‘Winning the Rural Vote’ campaign in Parliament last week. The...
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30 Jan 2024
RSN Launches political asks in Parliament
The Rural Services Network is in Parliament today launching its manifesto asks of the political parties. The report will be launched with a number of MPs in a session hosted...
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29 Jan 2024
Unpacking the Finance Settlement for local authorities and Its Impact on Rural Services
Last week, The Rt Hon Michael Gove announced an encouraging boost for rural communities: a £15 million increase in the Rural Services Delivery Grant for 2024-25. This raises the total...
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24 Jan 2024
Rural Services Delivery Grant Increases
The Rt Hon Michael Gove has today (24th Jan) through written statement announced that he proposes to increase the Rural Services Delivery Grant by £15million for 2024/2025 resulting in a...
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