Rural Fair Funding
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 locales is costlier.
30 Jun 2025
New Roadmap Sets Out Vision to Unlock Rural Prosperity and Deliver for All
The Rural Services Network has today published Delivering for All: A Roadmap for Rural Prosperity—a comprehensive new policy document setting out the case for fairer funding, smarter metrics, and targeted...
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30 Jun 2025
Spending Review 2025
HM Treasury Updated 30 June 2025 Spending Review 2025 The Review sets out the government’s plans to invest in Britain’s renewal: its security, health and economy. It sets departmental budgets...
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24 Jun 2025
Social Mobility Starts with Rural Opportunity
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...
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24 Jun 2025
Government Launches Fair Funding and Council Tax Reform Plans
The Government has published a major Written Ministerial Statement setting out the next stage of its plans to reform how local government in England is funded — and how council...
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24 Jun 2025
Innovation Is Key To Rural Retail Resilience
The Future of Rural Retail, launched by Plunkett UK, explores how community-owned shops can remain relevant in a fast-changing retail environment. Drawing on insights from a national taskforce of 19...
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09 Jun 2025
Government Announces £7.6m For Local Government Reorganisation Proposals
The Government has published details of Proposal Development Contributions: Area Allocations, setting out funding to support areas submitting proposals for Local Government Reorganisation. £7.6 million has been made available to...
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02 Jun 2025
Government Sets Out New Measures for SME Housebuilders
The Government has unveiled new reforms aimed at boosting small and medium-sized (SME) housebuilders in England, with a particular focus on easing planning rules, streamlining processes, and providing financial support....
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02 Jun 2025
Uncovering Hidden Homelessness in Rural Areas
Citizens Advice South Hams has been recognised with the Most Impactful Campaign Award at the Citizens Advice Research and Campaigns Conference for its Hidden Homelessness campaign. The project, conducted with...
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02 Jun 2025
Local authority funding reform – Resetting the business rates retention system: technical consultation
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government Closed 2 June 2025 Local authority funding reform – Resetting the business rates retention system: technical consultation This consultation sought views on the...
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27 May 2025
Real Rural Proofing Means Meaningful Change
The Government has published its latest update on rural proofing: The Government’s Approach to Rural Proofing 2025. It sets out examples of how departments have considered rural needs across areas...
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