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Launched for Rural Housing Week, the free guide warns villages risk being “written out” of plans that will shape housing for a generation Rural communities across England are being given the tools to shape how housing decisions are made under...
The last time the infrastructure of rural touring was researched was before the pandemic and a lot has changed since then. The University of Warwick’s Vishalakshi Roy and Melanie Stavrou share the preliminary findings of their new research. Rural touring...
Nominations are now open for the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Star Council Awards 2026/27, the only national awards dedicated to recognising the achievements of England's parish and town councils, along with the councillors, clerks and organisations that help...
As England's devolution agenda continues to reshape local government, questions are being asked about what the changes could mean for rural communities and the delivery of affordable housing. A new article published by RICS, drawing on research commissioned by the...
A new report from the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) and the North Pennines National Landscape has highlighted the support needs of women-led businesses across the North Pennines, identifying opportunities to strengthen innovation, enterprise and business growth in...
Applications are now officially open for the next edition of Arts Alive's Pitch Up (rural) - an exciting opportunity for theatre-makers to pitch their work directly to rural touring schemes from across the UK. Taking place online on Monday 22nd June,...
A village pub in West Walton, Norfolk, is strengthening its role as a vital community hub with the launch of a new children’s play area and family?friendly seating space. Publicans Dan and Claire Smethurst took over the King of Hearts...
Last week, we brought members together for our latest RSN seminar, turning the spotlight on the rural economy, an area full of opportunity, but facing growing and often overlooked pressures. The session opened with RSN Chief Executive Kerry Booth, who...
BT has launched a new campaign fronted by Clare Balding called ‘Don’t Put Off the Switch’, with less than a year to go before the nationwide analogue switchover. The campaign is designed to raise awareness among customers yet to switch...
English Rural has launched an enlightening new report unpicking the myth that has shaped housing policy for decades: ‘Rural housing is too expensive to manage.’ It comes from funders. From government. From within the sector itself. And it has quietly held...
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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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