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Rural Transport
The Henley Standard reports that services calling at two rural villages near Henley are to be reduced in a hit to local transport services The 800 Arriva bus will now stop at Dunsden and Binfield Heath just four times...
The Guardian reports that campaigners have voiced concern that more bus services will be cut once the recently announced £2 cap on bus fares expires The winter fares deal will conclude just as the last post-pandemic recovery funding runs...
The BBC reports that more than 130 bus operators outside London will begin capping single adult fares at £2 next month as part of a government-funded scheme to help people save money National Express and...
The BBC reports that there is evidence that "rocket and feather" fuel pricing happened in 2022, according to a competition watchdog This is when fuel prices rise as wholesale costs rise, but then fall more slowly than costs come...
The Times reports that a new £50million “Uber for the countryside” is being launched by councils to help rural populations who have become more isolated due to declining bus services The initiative, backed by the Department of Transport, is...
The Rural Services Network is dismayed with the Autumn Statement released on the 17th November where the Chancellor set out plans to allow Councils to increase Council Tax by 5% in 2023/24. Although all Councils, including those serving rural...
Councils across England have warned that they are likely to start cutting everyday services from next year as their finances are squeezed, with some fearing they could be facing bankruptcy within the next 18 months According to a survey...
The Telegraph reports that rural campaigners are calling for a total ban on heavy lorries using village roads as a time and cost-cutting shortcut The ever-increasing number of HGVs thundering through villages on roads originally built for horse and...
Transport East are launching our first Rural Mobility Survey. This survey will reveal a wider picture of the connectivity challenges and opportunities in their region as well as understanding the baseline for transport in rural areas. All Town and...
The below article written by RSN Chair Cecilia Motley is featured in this months Local Government First (click here to view this article) . (NB it was written for publication before Liz Truss MP resigned as Prime Minister) ...
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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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