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The Rural Services Network (RSN) is thrilled to announce the National Rural Conference 2024, happening from 16th to 19th September. This virtual event, accessible via Zoom, is the premier gathering for senior officers, members, policymakers, and rural service professionals. This...
The Rural Services Network (RSN) is pleased to share that we held two highly successful BT Digital Switchover information sessions last week. These exclusive RSN membership events engaged over 260 delegates, including representatives from town, district, and county councils across...
12 July 2024 The Right Honourable Sir Keir Starmer Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 10 Downing Street London SW1A 2AA Dear Prime Minister, On behalf of the Rural Services Network (RSN), I extend...
The Rural Services Network is pleased to highlight a groundbreaking development in the healthcare landscape of Humber and North Yorkshire. The local NHS has announced the launch of a Centre of Excellence for Frailty , a dedicated initiative aimed...
Last week, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, announced a series of measures aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis in the water sector. As Ofwat publishes its draft responses on water company spending, these...
We are pleased to share that this week, our Chief Executive, Kerry Booth spoke with Anna Hill on BBC's Farming Today programme. In her segment, Kerry addressed the crucial topic of fair funding and its implications across various aspects of...
A free event for families who are fascinated by how people lived in the past is being provided by the Peak District National Park at Castleton Visitor Centre on Friday 26 July. The drop-in event will include archaeological fun...
An industry awards programme, which recognises talented young individuals in the LPG sector, has opened for nominations this June. Organised by trade association Liquid Gas UK , and proudly sponsored by Vaillant, the annual initiative returns for its...
RSN facilitated an exclusive event for RSN Local Authorities and members of the Rural Services Partnership to hear from BT on the Digital Home Phone Switchover and what it means for their rural communities. It is important that Local...
UK landlines are going digital by 2027 Landlines in the UK are going digital, and by 2027 most calls will be made over a broadband line. This is part of an industry-wide change to retire the old...
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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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