T: 01822 851370 E: [email protected]
- To download the Agenda for this seminar click here POST EVENT: PRESENTATIONS Kerry Booth, Chief Executive, Rural Services Network , ' Welcome & Introduction to the topic of Rural...
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced that select councils experiencing significant financial difficulties will receive additional government support to aid in balancing their budgets for the upcoming financial year. Thirty councils identified as facing...
A recent BBC report detailing the dramatic fall in house prices in Gwynedd following local council interventions offers a critical insight into the real-world impacts of regulatory changes on housing markets and local communities. This development in...
A recent State of Caring Survey conducted by Carers UK has exposed significant challenges faced by unpaid carers across the UK, revealing a distressing trend of overwhelm and inadequate support. The survey provides a crucial insight...
A concerning report from the Local Government Association (LGA) has highlighted a looming financial crisis that could affect over half of the councils responsible for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This crisis stems from...
The Department of Health and Social Care , along with NHS England , has announced the rollout of 700,000 additional urgent dental appointments in England, following directions issued to integrated care boards (ICBs) nationwide. This initiative is part of...
RSN member Countryside Jobs Service (CJS) is pleased to announce the launch of " CJS Featured Weeks ," starting with an event aligned with National Careers Week from 3-9 March. This initiative will spotlight various careers within the...
Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE ) is excited to announce an opening for the position of Head of Policy and Public Affairs. This new role is crucial for advancing ACRE’s upcoming strategy and future development phases. Role...
February 2025 Edition Welcome to this month's edition of Casebook, where we focus on pressing issues and innovative solutions in rural healthcare. We spotlight the funding crisis facing rural pharmacies and explore insights from the latest report by the...
Welcome to the Winter 2025 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight The weather might have been miserable, but our quarterly Spotlight is as vibrant as ever, featuring articles from across the country from our varied and interesting membership. Our Spotlights...
NEWSLETTER
Sign up to receive all our latest news and updates.
HOT TOPICS
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.
SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER
Sign up to our newsletter to receive all the latest news and updates.
Part of and working with:
