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As part of Community Transport Week, Better Transport has been busting some common myths about transport. Our favourite is Myth 4: Public transport doesn’t work in rural areas. People who live in rural areas still need access to a...
The government’s Levelling Up & Regeneration Bill returned to the House of Commons last week with the Lords’ amendments. These included Lords Amendment 6, proposed by Lord Foster of Bath: “Rural proofing report: Alongside the first statement of...
The National Infrastructure Commission has released its Second Assessment on the state of the UK’s roads, railways and energy networks. The report says that “the good news is that modern, reliable infrastructure can support economic growth, help tackle climate...
The Lincolnshire Rural Support Network (LRSN) which supports farming and horticultural communities has said it had seen a 90% increase to its helpline in a year – taking 171 calls in total in the last financial year. Publishing its...
RSN is lending its support this week to the Silver Voices campaign which aims to highlight the importance of broadcast TV and Radio to elderly communities. Tomorrow, the organisation will be publishing a report in partnership with Broadcast 2040+,...
A series of policy recommendations to advocate for positive change in the rural economy, has been published by the Centre for Rural Economy (CRE) at Newcastle University. To mark three decades of supporting sustainable development in rural areas, CRE...
As MPs prepare to review the Lords’ amendments to the Levelling Up Bill, RSN Policy Advisor Graham Biggs has been analysing what it will now mean for rural areas. This week the House of Commons will be...
As the political party season comes to a close, RSN Chief Executive, Kerry Booth, has been reflecting on the Leaders’ speeches to their parties. Firstly, not one of the three leaders used the word ‘rural’ in their party...
Between October 16 and 21, 2023 , communities across the UK will celebrate the vital role and inspiring work of Community Transport in helping millions of people to stay independent, participate in their communities and access essential public services and...
New research commissioned by Citizens Advice's shows that geography and the existing network plays in a bit part in determining the best approach to future energy supplies. The Heating homes in different regions of Great Britain report...
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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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