Transport, health provision, loneliness and a lack of affordable housing top list of concerns identified by rural charities
New research by Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) paints a picture of how organisations supporting rural communities have adapted post pandemic, and in response to the cost-of-living crisis.
New data reveals that there is just one electric vehicle charger for every ten miles in England’s county and rural areas
A new report from the County Council Network has found that the number of publicly-available electric vehicle charge points in England’s county and rural areas lags far behind major towns and cities – as councils warn that much more needs to be done to close the gap in order to meet demand.
League tables show top enforcement councils for fly-tipping as the government promise more help
Figures published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs show that RSN members North Somerset Council are amongst the top 20 local authorities issuing fixed penalty notices (FPN) for fly-tipping.
NALC announces finalists for annual awards
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has announced the finalists in its Star Council Awards 2023.
PM promises the right investment in transport
Using his speech at the Conservative Party Conference, Rishi Sunak unveiled plans to scrap HS2 and redirect the money to a number of other transport projects.
09/10/2023 – Rural Market Town Group Meeting
RMTG MeetingOnline via ZoomMonday, 9th October 2023, 16:30-18:00 – You can download a copy of the agenda for this meeting here– You can download a copy of these minutes here– You can download the presentation associated with the Fair Funding Campaign here Welcome from Nadine Trout, Assistant Chief Executive, Rural Services Network (RSN). Nadine introduced […]
Spotlight on Rural Housing – October 2023
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network and produced in partnership with the Rural Housing Alliance, highlighting a selection of current rural housing issues and opportunities
