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This year, the RSN’s National Rural Conference is being sponsored by BT, Northern Powergrid and SWS Broadband. Their support comes after months of work with the RSN on a range of rural issues. ...
The Government’s Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill was discussed again in the House of Lords last week and this time the issue of rural featured heavily. In two amendments proposed by Lord Foster of Bath, the Government was challenged to prove...
In the Bulletin last week, The Rural Coalition set out a stark warning to the Government not to ignore the 9.7million people living in rural areas. The Coalition, an alliance of thirteen national organisations including the RSN, set out...
An independent review into labour shortages in the food chain has found that the industry currently faces difficulties in recruiting and retaining an adequate workforce. It attributes this challenge to “low unemployment rates, changes in labour market dynamics, and reduced...
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has this week launched a new consultation on the best ways we can protect our hedgerows. As the EU’s land-based subsidies are replaced with new farming schemes, there is also...
Did you know that the average age of councillors in England is around 60 years old? To recognise and celebrate the contributions of younger councillors, NALC has launched a Young Councillor of the Year award. This category will recognise a...
The National Federation of SubPostmasters (NFSP) has called on Government to reverse its decision to remove DVLA services from the Post Office network from the end of March next year. The NFSP says the changes will put many Post...
At his speech at the LGA conference, Michael Gove MP (Con, Surrey Heath) acknowledged that the current funding system is “out of date” and that there “desperately needs to be a fairer, more rational allocation of resources across authorities." ...
Rural England’s population of 9.7 million risk being left further behind after the next general election if the political system continues to ignore the systematic inequalities facing rural communities and businesses, warn leading rural organisations. The Rural Coalition, an...
A new report by The Kings Fund has highlighted the vital role district councils have to play in improving the health and wellbeing of their communities. Driving better health outcomes through integrated care systems: The role of district...
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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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