RSN make contact with the Government on exit strategy and the implications for rural communities
The Rural Services Network has written to The Rt Hon. Matthew Hancock (Secretary of State for Health and Social Care) along with other key rural organisations to open discussions regarding the Covid-19 exit strategy and the implications for rural communities. Along with the Chair of the Rural Coalition, Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE), […]
Government pledges extra £1.6 billion for councils
Councils across England will receive another £1.6 billion in additional funding as they continue to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, the Local Government Secretary has announced This extra £1.6 billion takes the total given to councils to help their communities through this crisis to over £3.2 billion. The funding will mean councils can continue to […]
Network urges rethink of Coronavirus policing guidelines
The National Rural Crime Network are today calling for urgent clarification on Coronavirus lockdown conditions after new police guidelines said people were allowed to travel potentially long distances to exercise, something the group’s Police and Crime Commissioner members believe is not fair for rural communities The Network represents more than 30 Commissioners from across rural […]
Rural Mobile Coverage – The Shared Rural Network
The Rural Services Network believes that a Digitally Connected countryside is vital for the future of rural communities and the growth of the Rural Economy. Improving digital connectivity (both fixed broadband and mobile) is a key part of our campaign calling on Government to develop a Rural Strategy. Many rural economies have been held back […]
Government announces major package to support online learning
The Government announced plans on 19th April to support online learning by providing disadvantaged children across England with laptops and tablets as part of a push to make remote education accessible for pupils staying at home during the coronavirus outbreak Devices will be ordered for children in the most vital stages of their education, those […]
Covid-19 and rural economies
A new briefing note by the Centre for Rural Economy at Newcastle University considers the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on rural economies and communities. An introduction to this note can be seen below: The Covid-19 outbreak and UK government-led measures to contain it are having widespread effects on rural economies and communities. The disease is […]
Public urged to re-book UK rural holidays once COVID-19 crisis ends
Farming UK reports that the public have been urged to re-book cancelled holidays in the British countryside once the COVID-19 crisis is over or else it could ‘cripple’ the rural sector Millions of people have had to cancel their Easter holiday plans because of the spread of COVID-19 in the UK. But the Country Land […]
COVID-19 – Rural business update
The Somerset County Gazette rounds up some of the ways COVID-19 is affecting rural property owners and businesses The article points out that the COVID-19 outbreak has exposed the weaknesses of the supply chain with shoppers experiencing empty shelves, while primary producers see prices fall, millions of workers are furloughed, and food risks rotting in […]
PRA urges Chancellor to ensure all ATMs are free to use during lockdown
Forecourt Trader report on news that the Chancellor has been urged to ensure all ATMs operate as ‘free to use’ during the COVID-19 lockdown, in a collaborative letter involving the Rural Services Network ‘Never has the widespread availability of cash been so important, particularly that which is free to access,’ said Brian Madderson, chairman of […]
The 2.6 Challenge – Help save the UK’s charities
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a catastrophic effect with the cancellation of thousands of events and the loss of billions in income through fundraising events The Virgin Money London Marathon alone, which should have taken place on Sunday 26 April, is the world’s biggest one-day fundraising event, which raised more than £66.4 million for thousands […]
