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On the 5th April the Government announced its long-awaited funding allocations for Bus Service Improvement Plans. The RSN’s Chief Executive, Graham Biggs, comments here: “Well now we have it – or rather for most rural areas...
The Rural Coalition has recently written to the Rt Hon. Greg Hands MP (Minister of State for Energy, Clean Growth and Climate Change) to raise concerns regarding the recently released Government proposals about decarbonisation of off gas grid heating ...
BBC reports that chronic labour shortages in the food and farming sector could lead to price rises and the UK becoming more dependent on food imports A report by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee issued that Covid...
The Telegraph reports that a survey commissioned by Country Land and Business Association found that laborious planning rules are losing the Conservative Party support in rural areas Around 12 million voters live in the countryside and England’s rural areas...
The Telegraph reports that the Government has ignored rural homeowners concerns over plans of new energy infrastructure The long-awaited energy strategy includes a push to build eight new nuclear reactors by 2050, carpet an area larger than Exmoor with...
InYourArea reports that Labour analysis has found households in rural areas will be worst affected by rising energy bills The party issued that rural households will pay around a third more to heat their homes on average as prices...
Pub is The Hub will be supporting diversification projects for Welsh pubs after receiving a grant of £25,000 from The Prince’s Countryside Fund. Pub is The Hub is a not-for-profit organisation which offers independent specialist advice to publicans on...
The National Association of Local Councils has teamed up with the Rural Services Network (RSN) on a networking initiative to support market towns in England RSN, which is a Special Interest Group of the Local...
New research discussed by the Centre for Rural Economy at Newcastle University shows that many rural households already experiencing poverty and financial vulnerability in Britain will be hardest hit by increases in energy costs. The new measures announced by...
The below article (published by Anne Pardoe at Citizens Advice) discusses whether recently announced Government funding for rural post offices is enough to keep them operating The government has announced it will continue to subsidise rural post offices,...
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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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