Rural Economies
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.
30 Sep 2019
A quarter of rural businesses could be bankrupted by no-deal
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has warned that one in four rural businesses could be facing bankruptcy in a no-deal Brexit situation, as reported by the Guardian. In...
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30 Sep 2019
Local Government First Article – Time for a Rural Strategy
The Rural Services Network featured in this months Local Government First with an article about the Time for a Rural Strategy campaign Cllr Cecilia Motley (Con) is Chair of the...
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30 Sep 2019
Create jobs to protect high streets
The chief executive of the Centre for Cities, Andrew Carter, argues in a piece in The MJ this week that the best way to protect high streets is to create...
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30 Sep 2019
RSN Analysis – The English Indices of Deprivation 2019
The below spreadsheet presents information on the relative levels of deprivation in England at a local authority level. Analysis of levels of deprivation in England at local authority level (2019)...
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16 Sep 2019
Retailers call for action as shop closures soar
The Guardian covers news that retailers and unions have called for government action after new data shows the number of empty shops, pubs and restaurants is ‘rising at the fastest...
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16 Sep 2019
Disproportionate impact of high street decline
The decline of UK high streets has disproportionately impacted women and people outside of London, according to the Independent A new report by the Royal Society for the encouragement of...
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16 Sep 2019
Rural Economy Spotlight – September 2019
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Rural Economy front and centre at...
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12 Sep 2019
Civil Service Employment as a Percentage of working age population
Civil Service Employment can be an important element of a local authority’s economy. This analysis looks at the changing picture in your area compared to the rural/urban averages. – Civil...
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02 Sep 2019
Increased Government funding to protect high streets
Retail and Leisure International magazine reports that Boris Johnson has increased high streets funding from £675 million to £1 billion with the aim of helping an extra 100 towns 50...
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27 Aug 2019
Government pledge to fix rural Britain’s internet woes
Digital Secretary Nicky Morgan writes in the Telegraph about plans to improve digital infrastructure around Britain. She announced new measures to boost connectivity in rural communities by allowing new, and...
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