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Today communities across the country are heading to the polls to elect local representatives who will help shape the future of local services and places.At the Rural Services Network, our focus remains clear: championing rural communities and ensuring rural services...
As millions of people head to the coast and countryside this Bank Holiday weekend, rural England will once again be seen at its very best - beautiful landscapes, vibrant communities, and places people actively choose to spend their time. But...
It’s been an important and busy week across the Rural Services Network.Earlier this week, we brought members together to share insights on our campaigning priorities, with a continued focus on fair funding and strengthening the rural voice in national policy.We...
Earlier this month, members of the The Rural Coalition met with Dame Angela Eagle, Minister of State at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, to discuss the realities facing rural communities across England. The meeting provided an important opportunity...
Rural communities are often described as resilient, but resilience should not be mistaken for lack of need. At a recent Rural Services Network seminar, the discussion focused on the realities facing rural communities today. What emerged was a clear picture:...
We’ve been hearing a lot from our members recently about heating oil and the message is pretty stark. For many rural households, this isn’t just about higher bills. It’s about whether they can afford to heat their homes at all....
7 hours… that’s how long it took our Chief Executive Kerry Booth to get to the Labour Party Conference last week on the train, from rural Devon to bustling Liverpool, giving the feeling that the ‘place to be’ where policy...
As we recover from the excitement of Liverpool and the LGA Conference last week, it’s time to reflect on the themes we saw emerging across the three days of discussion, networking and an ever increasing step count! Overall, I would...
Social Mobility, An Opinion Piece by Kerry Booth, Chief Executive of the Rural Services Network Should Where You Are Born Limit Your Potential? In a report recently published by The Sutton Trust on Social Mobility, it identified that 42 of...
We're delighted to share that RSN has been featured in the latest edition of LG First Magazine! You can read Councillor Roger Phillips' insights on building momentum for rural prosperity and the outcomes of this year’s National Rural Conference below....
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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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