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SPARSE RURAL AND RURAL SERVICES NETWORK EXECUTIVE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RURAL SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LTD MEETING Hosted: Online via Zoom and in person at English Rural Housing Association (7A Strutton Ground, London, SW1P 2HY) ...
MEMBERS Derek Thomas MP (St Ives) (Chair of Patrons) Mathew Thomas (Senior Parliamentary Researcher – Sir Greg Knight MP) In attendance from Secretariat Graham Biggs MBE (RSN) Kerry Booth (RSN) David Inman (RSN) Bethan Aldridge (RSN) (Minute Taker) ...
Notes of last SPARSE Rural Special Interest Group meeting on 24 January 2022 - held online via Zoom Please be aware the notes and presentation associated with this session are only available for ...
Date: 24th January 2022 Subject: Rural Economy Chair: Graham Biggs MBE, Chief Executive, Rural Services Network Hosted: Online Event via Zoom - To download the agenda and papers associated for this meeting, click here - To...
SPARSE RURAL AND RURAL SERVICES NETWORK EXECUTIVE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RURAL SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LTD MEETING Incorporating SPARSE Rural members, Rural Assembly & Rural Services Partnership members. All nominated members & officers of RSN are invited...
Online via Zoom Monday 6th December 2021 2pm-3pm - To download the agenda and papers associated with this meeting click here - To download the minutes for this meeting, click here ...
Online via Zoom Monday 6th December 2021 11am-12pm - To download the agenda and papers associated with this meeting click here - To download the minutes for this meeting, click here ...
- To download the agenda and papers associated with this meeting click here - To download the minutes for this meeting, click here - The Attendance and Apologies for this meeting can be...
Date: 15th November 2021 Subject: Rural Social Care and Health Chair: Graham Biggs MBE , Chief Executive, Rural Services Network Hosted: Online Event via Zoom - To download the agenda and papers associated for this meeting, click ...
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...
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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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