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You can download the agenda for the day here The Speaker Presentations can be downloaded below: Kerry Booth, Chief Executive, Rural Services Network"RSN services and rural policy advocacy"(Download presentation here)...
The Social Housing Bill [HL] has begun its passage through the House of Lords, with Peers debating the legislation at Second Reading last week. The Bill forms part of the Government's wider plans to increase the supply of social housing,...
Recent debate around local government finance reforms has raised an important question: if councils' spending power is increasing, why are many rural authorities still concerned about the impact of the changes? Part of the answer lies in understanding what Core...
June is shaping up to be a busy month for RSN members, with a range of exclusive online events designed to inform, connect and support those working to improve outcomes for rural communities. As an RSN member, these sessions are...
RABI, the Farmers Charity has launched FarmersAid, a pioneering free app designed to support individuals in the critical moments following a serious on-farm accident. RABI created the app with the challenge in mind that agriculture remains the UK's deadliest industry. While those working in agriculture make up...
Next week (15–21 June) marks Better Transport Week 2026, a national celebration of the role that transport plays in connecting people and places. Organised by Campaign for Better Transport, this year's theme focuses on the importance of transport in bringing...
As millions of people head to the coast and countryside this Bank Holiday weekend, rural England will once again be seen at its very best - beautiful landscapes, vibrant communities, and places people actively choose to spend their time. But...
About The Research What does it really mean to live in rural England today? For too long, the story of rural communities has been told through statistics alone, funding gaps, service shortages, and infrastructure challenges. While these are important, they...
The Rural Coalition met with the Dame Angela Eagle, Minister of State (DEFRA) last week, providing an opportunity to highlight a range of issues currently affecting rural communities. During the meeting, members raised concerns about the ongoing impact of rising heating...
A new report from the Labour Rural Research Group (LRRG) has highlighted the scale and nature of poverty across rural Britain, challenging assumptions that countryside communities are largely affluent. The report, Rural Poverty in Britain, draws on evidence from a...
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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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