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The Rural Services Network was delighted to host an online event focusing on tackling climate change as part of the wider Countryside COP event . The event was open to all, so non members of the RSN were...
PoliticsHome reports how renewable liquid fuels offer an affordable way to help consumers in rural areas decarbonise on the pathway to net zero Housing and heating are one of the areas that requires the most urgent action in tackling...
BBC News reports that a new Sustainable Farming Scheme will be rolled out from January 2025, rewarding efforts to protect and enhance Wales' rural and agricultural economies How farmers get paid in the future is a key part of...
The Independent reports that emissions are falling faster in cities rather than rural areas. CO2 emissions in London and other large cities in England fell by 39% between 2005 and 2020, in contrast to a 30% decline in rural...
The BBC reports that Lord Deben – chair of the Climate Change Committee – expressed to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee that urbanising rural areas is largely antagonistic to dealing with climate change. He added that councils...
The new Agriculture & Land Use Alliance (ALA) will host the first ever Countryside COP event to showcase and inspire net zero activity in rural communities and agri-food supply chains ahead of COP26 in November The week of events,...
The Guardian reports on a new fund launched by Ofgem which hopes to help homes and businesses to go green The £450m fund aimed at innovative projects that will help the country meet its net zero climate targets. Ofgem...
The Watton and Swaffham Times reports that prospering rural communities, remoter communities and ageing rural communities are among the worst 10 per cent in England for their total emissions grade The Centre for Research into Energy Demand Solutions produced...
At an international climate change summit that happened on 13th July, local and regional leaders proposed a series of measures to help cut emissions These signatories want new powers to decarbonise transport. The climate change committee recently found...
The Campaign for National Parks has recently published their 'National Parks and the Climate Emergency' report They believe that our National Parks have a key role to play in tackling the climate emergency, but only if they are fully...
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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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