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Derek Thomas MP, MP for St Ives and Chair of the APPG for Rural Services Derek Thomas was first elected as the Member of Parliament for the constituency of West Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (St Ives) in the...
The countdown has started to our annual National Rural Conference and booking officially opens TODAY! Over the course of the week, we will be taking a deep dive into some of the key issues effecting rural areas. Topics under...
We are delighted to welcome some big names from the world of Rural Politics including Helen Morgan (Lib Dem, North Shropshire) who will be talking about Rural Affordable Housing and Selaine Saxby (Con, North Devon) who will...
This year, the RSN’s National Rural Conference is being sponsored by BT, Northern Powergrid and SWS Broadband. Their support comes after months of work with the RSN on a range of rural issues. ...
The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) puts knowledge to work for an enterprising countryside… combining research with practical innovation to find new ways of unlocking potential and supporting thriving rural businesses and communities. Watch our...
The landline as we know it isn’t going away, but it is changing. The industry-wide rollout of digital home phones forms part of a national upgrade to the communications network that connects our homes and businesses. This will see power-hungry...
Priority Services for you At Northern Powergrid we understand that all our customers are individuals with unique needs, and people living in rural areas may need additional support or advice during a power cut. We understand that...
We are an expert provider of professional services, helping public and private sector partners make the most of a world increasingly driven by data and technology. We strongly believe that businesses must do more than simply making a profit...
SWS Broadband has been delivering reliable broadband to homes and businesses in Shropshire and Wales since 2005. Our mission is to provide high-speed broadband services to rural communities which are comparable to the services you'd find in cities. We use using...
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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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