Conference Spotlight: Focus on Rural Transport
It is vital that rural communities can access employment, training, education and services such as medical appointments. A lack of public transport options can make this more difficult.
Urban Councils budget to spend double that of rural on discretionary services
Research, completed by the Rural Services Network has shown that Urban Councils budget to spend double that of rural councils on discretionary services per head for the year 2023 – 2024
Fears over rural heat pump plan
The Daily Mail has reported last week on the Government’s approach to off grid homes, where the current plan will mean that they can only replace their heating systems after 2026, with non fossil fuel heating systems.
Figures show reduction in bus routes
Newspapers have reported last week of the reduction in bus routes over the last year as official figures are published by the Department for Transport.
Who are your leading Councillors?
The Local Government Information Unit (LGIU), are looking to showcase the leading councillors who have made a real difference to their communities over the last year at the 2023 LGIU Cllr Awards and they are keen to have your support.
Broadcast 2040 campaign stresses importance of services
The Express Newspaper ran a story last week focusing on the Broadcast 2040 campaign, of which the Rural Services Network is a member.
Government responds to criticism over levelling up funds
The Government last week published its response to a report by the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee on its Inquiry on Funding for Levelling Up
