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The government has announced new details regarding Great British Energy (GBE) , a publicly-owned company aimed at advancing clean energy deployment and enhancing energy security across the UK. Great British Energy has been established with a...
Educational attainment amongst children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has not improved since the introduction of landmark reforms in 2014, despite councils projected to be spending £12bn on these services by 2026, up from £4bn a decade ago....
The UK’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions necessitates an improved onshore planning system for renewable energy and grid infrastructure. A recent interim report, " Insights for the Decarbonised Electricity System: Journeys through Planning ," by the Aldersgate Group, RenewableUK, and...
The Rural Services Network (RSN) is excited to present the National Rural Conference 2024 , set to take place from 16th to 19th September. This virtual event, accessible via Zoom, serves as the foremost gathering for senior officers, members,...
Last week, the Rural Coalition , including Kerry Booth, Chief Executive of the Rural Services Network (RSN), held a meeting where they were joined by Nicholas Boys Smith MBE, Interim Chair of the Office for Place . During...
Last week at the opening of parliament, The King’s Speech highlighted a series of legislative priorities aimed at addressing critical national issues. A number of these new bills hold significant implications for rural communities, which often face unique...
Devon is “running out of housing options” and urgent action is needed to tackle the dramatic numbers of families priced out of markets having to be placed in temporary accommodation, a new report warns. Members of the...
A recent NFU survey has revealed that poor mobile and broadband connectivity continues to significantly hinder farmers’ ability to run effective, food producing businesses. More than three quarters (76%) of members report some level of unreliable mobile...
England’s largest councils are urging the government to delay the introduction of the cap on adult social care costs, warning that the reforms are impossible to implement by October 2025 due to a staggering £30 billion funding shortfall. The...
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has pledged to kickstart a new devolution revolution to transfer more powers out of Westminster and into the hands of local people. In her first letter to local leaders , Angela Rayner...
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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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