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The Rural Services Network featured in this months Local Government First with an article about the Time for a Rural Strategy campaign Cllr Cecilia Motley (Con) is Chair of the Rural Services Network and Shropshire County Council’s Rural Issues...
The future of the bus report was produced by the Campaign for Better Transport a few weeks ago. They welcome the Government announcement today that it intends to deliver on their core recommendations to produce a National Bus Strategy. ...
A polling expert has advised the Labour Party to target EU remainers to win back support in rural areas Joe Twyman, of polling firm Deltapoll, was speaking at a National Farmers Union fringe meeting at the Labour Party conference...
The chief executive of the Centre for Cities, Andrew Carter, argues in a piece in The MJ this week that the best way to protect high streets is to create well-paid jobs. He acknowledges Culture Secretary Nicky Morgan’s announcement...
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for councils to be handed further power and funding in order to meet national climate change targets, according to the website, Public Sector Executive. 230 councils across England and Wales have declared...
ITV reports that a farmer is lobbying to keep her farm in Scotland as an official black spot to attract tourists wishing to go ‘off-grid’. Owners of the farm have asked authorities to prevent the introduction of 3G, 4G...
This newsletter is provided by the Rural Services Network. It includes a roundup of rural stories featuring on rural communities and village services. Councils warn planning system bypassed in rural areas...
- To download the agenda and papers associated for this meeting, click here - To download these minutes for this meeting, click here Attendance & Apologies for Absence Attending: Cllr Cecilia...
The below spreadsheet presents information on the relative levels of deprivation in England at a local authority level. Analysis of levels of deprivation in England at local authority level (2019) - Analysis User Guide...
24th September 2019 - Nailsea Great meeting at Nailsea on 24 September attended by speakers from Tobermory to Liskeard all united by an interest in local responses to the challenge of rural health and care. ?...
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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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