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Rural Fair Funding
The Local Government Finance Statement has been published today, 28 November 2024. The Rural Services Network initial thoughts are as follows: Removal of Rural Services Delivery Grant The RSN is disappointed to see the Rural Services...
Last week, the Rural Services Network (RSN) alongside 57 rural local authorities across England took a significant step forward by sending a joint letter to the Rt Hon Jim McMahon MP, advocating for fairer funding in the upcoming...
In a timely new report, Biting the Bullet: Funding Local Government in this Parliament and Beyond , the think tank Localis outlines a vision for reforming the UK's local government finance system, warning that urgent action is...
The countryside charity CPRE , in collaboration with the Aldersgate Group and RenewableUK, has released a new report detailing urgent recommendations for reforming the UK’s planning system. As we work towards achieving the government’s ambitious 2030 clean power and...
By the Rural Services Network The Rural Services Network (RSN) and 57 rural local authorities across England have united to advocate for fairer funding in the forthcoming Local Government Finance Settlement. Through a powerful joint letter to the...
The government is launching a major reform of the children’s social care system , described as the most significant in a generation. The aim is to address years of neglect and underinvestment, which have led to rising costs and...
The government has announced new legal powers aimed at revitalising town centre high streets and transforming long-term vacant commercial properties. Set to come into effect on 2 December 2024, the High Street Rental Auctions (HSRAs) will allow local councils to...
Rural Local Authorities Unite to Demand Fair Funding in Upcoming Local Government Finance Settlement
Fifty-seven local authorities across England have united with the Rural Services Network (RSN) to address the unique financial challenges they face and to advocate for equitable funding in the forthcoming Local Government Finance Settlement. In a joint letter to the...
Last week in the House of Lords, a pivotal debate unfolded, focusing on the priorities for rural communities - an area of significant interest and concern for us at the Rural Services Network (RSN). The debate substantially echoed the work...
The International Investment Summit, held yesterday, brought forward a series of significant government announcements that signal a new direction for the UK economy. The Prime Minister’s speech emphasised the central role of private sector investment in driving economic...
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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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