Working age population
This analysis in the Economy Insight series looks at the proportion of population that is working age (16 to 64 years old) historically, now, and looking forward into the future (up to the year 2043). The analysis provides comparison with averages for local authorities of same class and rural classification. – Download the working age […]
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Prime Minster says rural communities must be funded fairly
As the Prime Minster marked one year in office last week, he publicly acknowledged that rural communities deserve fairness in the way they are funded
Levelling Up Bill receives Royal Assent: RSN Chief Executive reviews what will it mean for rural
Last week the much-anticipated Levelling Up & Regeneration Bill received Royal Assent. The expected game of Ping-Pong between Houses never occurred and most of the government’s changes to the Lord’s amendments were accepted when the Bill returned to the Lords for approval.
Government invites input on data collection
The Office for Local Government (Oflog) has outlined its next steps on new draft metrics at local authority level. Earlier this year Oflog was established to consider the government’s approach to data at a local level with a view to identifying concerns and issues earlier through the use of proper data sets. The office is […]
New planning laws come into force with Levelling Up Bill
As the Levelling Up & Regeneration Bill received Royal Assent last week, a raft of new measures came into force which the government says will “put local people at the heart of development”.
APPG report shows lack of services is impacting on dementia diagnosis for rural patients
A new joint report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Dementia and the Alzheimer’s Society has revealed that poor access to, or a lack of services in rural areas, means many people suffering from Alzheimer’s aren’t receiving the care and treatment they need.
BBC investigation finds rural communities still can’t afford heat pumps, despite new grants
An investigation by the BBC has found that people living in rural areas say they still can’t afford to install heat pumps, despite the government offering more financial incentives.
Government commits to a sustainable future for rural post offices
Last week rural MPs were out in force in Westminster Hall for a debate on rural post offices.
New survey shows 3 in 4 rural councils are rolling out ‘demand-responsive’ transport
A County Councils Network survey of England’s largest rural councils has revealed that three in four are rolling out demand-responsive transport (DRT) – a type of bus service that users can book – to fill the gap left by dwindling mainstream bus services
