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Government Announcements at the International Investment Summit: What They Could Mean for Rural Communities
Government Announcements at the International Investment Summit: What They Could Mean for Rural Communities
The International Investment Summit, held yesterday, brought forward a series of...
Community Transport Week 2024: Spearheading a Movement for Modernisation and Growth
Community Transport Week 2024: Spearheading a Movement for Modernisation and Growth
As we usher in the second annual Community Transport Week, spearheaded...
Half A Billion-Pound Investment In Electric Buses Secured Ahead Of International Investment Summit
Half A Billion-Pound Investment In Electric Buses Secured Ahead Of International Investment Summit
The Department for Transport has announced that communities across the...
Addressing Challenges and Enhancing Support for Rural Communities
Addressing Challenges and Enhancing Support for Rural Communities
A report from the House of Lords Library, titled "Rural Communities:...
Coastal and Rural Areas in England Show Lower Resilience, Study Reveals
Coastal and Rural Areas in England Show Lower Resilience, Study Reveals
A recent study has highlighted significant regional disparities in resilience across...
Public Urged To Prepare For Floods After Wettest 18 Months On Record
Public Urged To Prepare For Floods After Wettest 18 Months On Record
The Environment Agency is urging the public to ensure they...

ANALYSIS & COMMENT

Benefits Processing
Benefits Processing
The Benefits Processing analysis within the Performance Benchmarking section on the...
Rural Lens Review: The King’s Speech 2024
Rural Lens Review: The King’s Speech 2024
At the opening of parliament on 17th July 2024, The...
RSN Chief Executive Kerry Booth Reacts to King's Speech
RSN Chief Executive Kerry Booth Reacts to King's Speech
It is always interesting to hear the policies outlined in the...

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Delivering for Rural
Delivering for Rural
Delivering for Rural - A Roadmap to Rural Success ...
Rural Funding Digest - October 2024
Rural Funding Digest - October 2024
A monthly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services...
The National Rural Conference 2024
The National Rural Conference 2024
The RSN is delighted to invite you to attend the National...

HOT TOPICS

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 areas is more expensive.

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.

Rural Access to Health and Care Services

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 Affordable Housing

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.

Rural Transport

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 Net Zero

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.

Rural Digital Connectivity

In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.

Rural Planning

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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