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Welcome to the Winter 2025 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight The weather might have been miserable, but our quarterly Spotlight is as vibrant as ever, featuring articles from across the country from our varied and interesting membership. Our Spotlights...
Welcome to the Autumn 2024 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight We are delighted to bring you the Autumn 2024 edition of the RSN Rural Services Partnership Spotlight. This quarterly publication provides a fantastic outlet for exchanging ideas and best...
Welcome to the Summer 2024 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight We are thrilled to present the Summer 2024 edition of the RSN Rural Services Partnership Spotlight. This quarterly publication offers a vibrant platform for exchanging insights and best practices...
Welcome to the Spring 2024 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight In this edition we welcome two new members and share best practice from a wide cross section of our members including articles on rural pubs, decarbonising rural heating, countryside...
Welcome to the Winter 2024 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight In our first edition for the year, we focus on our upcoming seminar programme and highlight news and best practice from some of our members including articles on ...
Welcome to the Autumn 2023 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight In this edition we welcome yet more new members, highlight our upcoming events and share news and best practice on rural housing, youth, community initiatives and support, health...
Welcome to the Summer 2023 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight In this edition we welcome new members, highlight your opportunity to attend our online National Rural Conference and share news and best practice on help for the vulnerable,...
Welcome to the Spring 2023 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight In this edition we feature news, research and best practice from three regional Citizens Advice offices plus news on rural education, broadcasting, rural health, off gas grid living,...
Welcome to the Winter 2023 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight We have plenty of best practice to share from a wide number of our members from across a wide range of sectors. In this edition we feature the ...
Welcome to the Autumn 2022 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight As the days draw in we have plenty of best practice to share from a wide number of our members from across a wide range of sectors. In this...
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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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