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PRESS RELEASE For immediate release 13 May 2014 Responding to findings that rural families pay £600 more per year in childcare costs than their urban counterparts [1], Rural Services Network [2] chief executive Graham Biggs said: "The...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release 7 May 2014 GOVERNMENT proposals threaten to reduce the delivery of much-needed affordable housing in the countryside, the Rural Services Network [1] has warned. The network issued the warning in response to...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release 24 April 2014 AN innovative rural network set up to help combat crime in the countryside has been praised by a government minister. Bus services are being hit especially hard by local...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release 11 March 2014 Further cuts to vital bus services threaten to have a devastating impact on England's rural communities, the Rural Services Network [1] has warned. Bus services are being hit especially...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release 13 February 2014 Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will be delivering a keynote speech at the national affordable rural housing conference being held in Cheltenham on 21 Febuary 2014. The Princess...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release 4 February 2014 A new National Rural Crime Network, endorsed by eighteen (18) of the UK's Police and Crime Commissioners, has been set up to help tackle rural crime more effectively in England...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release 5 November 2013 Last night (Monday 4th November) a cross-party group of MPs formally presented petitions from 119 rural constituencies to the Government: a clear sign of the breadth and depth...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release 14 October 2013 Debate in Parliament shows that funding for rural authorities is a thorny issue that has not gone away. On Thursday (10 October 2013) a cross-party group...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release 31 July 2013 Rural local authorities have reacted with disbelief to the Government's latest funding consultation which moves considerable resources to urban areas in London and the south east...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release 24 July 2013 The government must take action following a warning by MPs that countryside communities are being given a raw deal, says England's biggest rural partnership. The Rural Services Network [1],...
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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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