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The Government has made crucial last-minute amends to its much-lauded Energy Bill. There has been growing concern from rural MPs over recent months that the Bill unfairly discriminates against rural communities, especially with regards to what has been labelled as...
The Government has promised to prioritise rural communities in its £129m roll out of hundreds of new zero-emission buses. The Transport Secretary, Mark Harper MP (Con, Forest of Dean) has announced the additional funding to help local transport authorities...
A new report has revealed that communities which embrace use of the Rural Exception Site planning policy can significantly increase the delivery of affordable homes in the English countryside, while maintaining the community’s local character. The report, Land, Landowners,...
Barclays has announced it is to close at least 180 of its branches in the next 2 years, more than a third of its entire UK networks. The news comes as analysis by Financial Times, based on data from...
A new report from Uswitch, reveals that broadband outages have doubled in the last year. Sky News report that: “Uswitch's report found 15% of people have been prevented from working due to disconnections, and 25% have been...
Onshore wind projects which are supported by local people will be approved more quickly in England, under new measures being brought forward by the Government. Streamlined planning rules now mean that local areas will have a greater say in...
As the government starts work on the Provisional Local Government Funding Settlement for 2024/25, due for release in December, RSN Chief Executive Kerry Booth has written to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, the Rt Hon...
The RSN has joined a coalition of businesses, charities and consumer groups to issue an open letter to Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, urging for the protection of cash as a critical payment method for both consumers and businesses....
Shropshire Council is set to confirm a ground breaking agreement with other English and Welsh local authorities at its cabinet next month (Wednesday 6 September 2023). The proposed Marches Forward Partnership would see Shropshire Council work with Herefordshire Council,...
Over 100,000 new homes, which the government says have been “held up due to defective EU laws” , will now go ahead before 2030, delivering an estimated £18 billion boost to the economy. Through an amendment to the Levelling...
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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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