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We know your Parish Council has a vital role to play in enabling the communities you serve and support to not only survive, but to thrive during these increasingly uncertain times. We also know rural services are coming under increasing...
Professor Janet Dwyer, Co-director of the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE), has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2022 for services to rural research over more than three decades Janet leads NICRE in...
Rural England C.I.C , a key partner of the Rural Services Network, has announced they are appointing a new Research Director Since Rural England was formed over seven years ago Brian Wilson has been their main researcher and the...
National charity says £3 million fund announced by government will safeguard the future of many valued rural community buildings Timed to coincide with Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, the government has committed to supporting over 100 rural...
The Argus reports that a new survey reveals that just one in five oil-heated homes are currently ready for a heat pump The survey of 229 heating technicians was carried out by the Oil Firing Technical Association (Oftec) in...
The latest update has been provided by Pub is the Hub in the publication – The Hubdate Pub is the Hub are working to support pubs and publicans to create new services and activities in their Local Areas. ...
The Rural Services Network is delighted to announce that it has appointed Kerry Booth, as the Chief Executive Designate from 1st June 2022 and she will become the Chief Executive from 1st April 2023 The current Chief Executive Graham...
New £3m fund will support village hall improvement projects for over 100 village halls Fund is a lasting legacy from the Platinum Jubilee for rural communities Builds on the success of the village hall...
A new report, launched on the 25th May, reveals the regional impact on local authorities as a result of the government’s flagship adult social care reforms, concluding that the costs of these proposals could be significantly underestimated The analysis,...
An article in the Guardian discusses how the rise of community pubs is slowing a long-term decline – and offering additional services like post offices and basic banking Pubs have been in decline for years, but the pandemic...
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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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