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PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Thursday 3 August 2017 Responding to a government decision that community transport operators bidding for local authority bus service contracts may require a PSV (Public Service Vehicle) operator licence*, Rural Services Network assistant...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Thursday 6 July 2017 The Rural Services Network is a member of the Rural Coalition of 12 organisations which has today issued its Rural Statement 2017 calling for a Brexit deal...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Monday 3 July 2017 Responding to a Campaign to Protect Rural England report on Green Belt housing [1], Rural Services Network assistant director Andy Dean said: “The delivery of affordable homes in...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Friday 30 June 2017 The Rural Services Network is calling for clarity for local authorities after the Local Government Finance Bill was omitted from the government's legislative programme for at least...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Tuesday 13 June 2017 THE need to focus attention on rural economies and new routes to economic growth are the key themes of the Rural Conference 2017. Speakers at the two-day event...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Friday 26 May 2017 The Rural Services Network [1] has welcomed calls for the next government to ensure its policies deliver a fair deal for the countryside. It comes as...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Tuesday 16 May 2017 The Rural Services Network – England's largest partnership of rural service providers – has voiced concern at the impact of cyber-attacks on doctors' surgeries that serve rural...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Monday 15 May 2017 The Rural Services Network – England's largest partnership of rural service providers – has voiced concern at the impact of cyber-attacks on doctors' surgeries that serve rural...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Friday 28 April 2017 RSN chief executive Graham Biggs said: "Housing is consistently rated as one of the top challenges facing rural communities across the country. "Many people in rural...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Tuesday 18 April 2017 RSN chief executive Graham Biggs said: "The Prime Minister called this general election to strengthen the UK's hand during Brexit negotiations." "Given the amount of support...
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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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