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The Office for Local Government (Oflog) has outlined its next steps on new draft metrics at local authority level. Earlier this year Oflog was established to consider the government’s approach to data at a local level with a view...
As the Levelling Up & Regeneration Bill received Royal Assent last week, a raft of new measures came into force which the government says will “put local people at the heart of development”. It says the Act will: ...
A new joint report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Dementia and the Alzheimer's Society has revealed that poor access to, or a lack of services in rural areas, means many people suffering from Alzheimer's aren’t receiving the care...
An investigation by the BBC has found that people living in rural areas say they still can’t afford to install heat pumps, despite the government offering more financial incentives. Last month Rishi Sunak announced that a series of policy...
Last week rural MPs were out in force in Westminster Hall for a debate on rural post offices. It was tabled by Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross MP, Jamie Stone (Lib Dem) who asked his peers to consider the “sustainability...
A County Councils Network survey of England’s largest rural councils has revealed that three in four are rolling out demand-responsive transport (DRT) – a type of bus service that users can book – to fill the gap left by dwindling mainstream...
Economy Insight on the RSN website has now been updated with an analysis examining employment landscape at the local authority level. The analysis shows proportions of employees in broad industrial sectors over the years 2015 to 2021 and allows selection...
Applications for this role are now closed. We are looking to recruit a Communication and Media Lead. We have a compelling story to tell, and we are looking for candidates who will bring energy, ideas, creativity...
Transport and the potential economic fall out from decisions relating to HS2 have dominated recent headlines during the party conference period in a way that you wouldn’t have anticipated. Does that mean that transport will be an election winning...
Following a successful Community Transport Week, we asked Kevwe Oghide from the Community Transport Association to explain the impact of their work for rural areas: Community Transport services in the UK encompass a diverse range of vital transport...
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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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