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Last week marked Better Transport Week, an annual opportunity to highlight the important role transport plays in connecting people with jobs, services, opportunities and each other. For rural communities, transport remains a vital part of everyday life. It enables residents...
Access to face-to-face banking services was discussed in the House of Lords last week, with peers highlighting the importance of maintaining access for rural, coastal and vulnerable communities. During the debate, the Government reiterated its commitment to ensuring people who...
Wednesday 3 June | 11:00–13:00 | Online We're looking forward to welcoming an excellent line-up of speakers to our upcoming RSN Member Exclusive Seminar on Rural Transport. Transport remains one of the most significant challenges facing rural communities, affecting access...
Communities across England are set to see changes to local public services under a new government-backed “Neighbourhood Guarantee”, recently announced by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The proposals aim to establish clearer expectations around local services, including...
MPs from across the political spectrum have urged the Government to review how banking hubs are assessed and delivered, warning that rural communities are being left behind as bank branch closures continue across the UK. The concerns were raised during...
A new AI-powered tool designed to help people access government information and support more quickly has been launched through the GOV.UK app. GOV.UK Chat allows users to ask questions in plain language and receive instant answers drawn from official GOV.UK...
A new independent review into access to face-to-face banking services across the UK has been launched amid concerns about the impact of bank branch closures on communities and vulnerable customers. Commissioned by the Treasury, the review will examine how changes...
A new report from The Connection Project, Misconnected: How the UK can choose a better digital future, warns that the UK’s shift to digital services is not working equally for everyone – with important implications for rural communities. While the...
More than one million people across the UK have been supported to get online through the government’s Digital Inclusion Action Plan, according to a first-year progress update published by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). The report states...
The government has announced plans to significantly increase the number of dentists able to practise in the UK, in a move aimed at improving patient access to appointments and tackling long-standing shortages in dental services. Under new measures announced by...
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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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