RSN Statement on the Local Government Finance Final Settlement 2023/24
The Local Government Finance Final Settlement 2023/24 was announced last week, and the debate took place on Wednesday 8th February.
Rural Lens review on Mission Zero – Independent review of Net Zero
The Rural Services Network has published its Rural Lens review of the Mission Zero – Independent review by Rt Hon Chris Skidmore MP which was released in January 2023
Researching the adapting rural economy
Seven new research projects to examine how rural enterprises are adapting to the major challenges affecting the economy are to be undertaken
Shropshire farmers and rural households warned over risk of oil theft
The Shropshire Star reports that warnings have been issued in rural Shropshire to protect oil tanks from thieves as evidence suggests that theft of heating oil from rural properties may be on the rise.
Owners of rural pubs say their industry is ‘at risk’ due to rising costs
ITV news reports that owners of rural pubs and restaurants have been saying their industry is
Potential ‘transport deserts’ if bus services cut in rural Cumbria
The News and Star reports that the Confederation of Passenger Transport has warned that as many as 15 per cent of bus services could be cut across the UK, including Cumbria, if government funding for buses is not extended
Housing association launches charitable fund
Community groups supporting people across Eden will benefit from a new grant making fund
