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It’s been nearly a week since the Chancellor delivered his Autumn Statement and RSN Chief Executive Kerry Booth and her team have been digesting what it means for rural communities and the organisations that serve them. There were...
A new report by the Social Market Foundation has revealed the extent of the financial burden transport costs is putting on rural communities. The research carried out as part of Getting the measure of transport poverty...
A community in Mortehoe in North Devon has pulled together to upgrade its broadband connection and improve its environment by removing telegraph poles. The project has taken 3 years to complete and brought together BT Openreach and National Grid...
Earlier this year, the government asked the National Infrastructure Commission to review the infrastructure planning system and the role National Policy Statements play in it. The government was seeking to improve the timeframe for the decision-making process and ensure a...
This month the head of Vodafone UK has written to the Business and Trade Committee to reaffirm the company’s commitment to the Shared Rural Network. In his letter to the committee, Andrea Dona, the Chief Network Officer for Vodafone...
Rising costs are causing serious and widespread problems for rural businesses in parts of England which is curtailing their ability to invest and grow, according to a major new survey from the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE). ...
Today the Chancellor promised to 'level up every corner of the UK'. RSN Chief Executive Kerry Booth has been looking at what that means for rural communities: We welcome the news that the government is reforming the planning...
RSN has joined partners in the ‘Rural Homelessness Counts’ Coalition to celebrate its win at the Affordable Housing Awards 2023. The campaign “ Homelessness in the Countryside – A Hidden Crisis ” and the launch of the ‘Rural Homelessness...
MPs and industry leaders have been discussing the challenges facing the roll out of Project Gigabit and superfast broadband across the UK. Chair of the APPG Digital Communications, Selaine Saxby MP (Con, North Devon) led a roundtable discussion last...
The government’s proposed Media Bill will receive its Second reading in the House of Commons today (Tuesday 21 November 2023). The Bill represents the biggest update to media regulation in a generation and will shape the future of TV and...
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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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