The King’s Speech: A missed opportunity for rural voters?
In last week’s Bulletin, I reflected on what rural communities needed to hear in the King’s Speech. I had hoped that we would see the following principles applied through the provisions set out: An approach that considers the different challenges rural areas face, and solutions to target those challenges; Policy that has been designed to meet the needs of rural areas; The right data, collected at the right level, to enable policy makers to measure the success of policy decisions from both a rural and urban perspective.
RSN Chief Exec: “Lack of government funding has created a rural ticking time bomb.”
The Rural Services Network Chief Executive, Kerry Booth, considers Professor Whitty’s new report which urges the government to address failings for older people in rural communities.
Digital divide between rural and urban area is growing
A new study has been published by the mobile operator, Vodaphone UK, which reveals the gap between urban and rural areas is growing when it comes to reliable connectivity.
New government consultation finds Local Authorities are key to a successful EV roll out
The Lords Select Committee on Environment and Climate Change has published its consultation response to the Electric Vehicles Enquiry
Rural Lancashire communities to benefit from government grant to improve safety on buses
Specially trained officers will patrol buses and bus stations in Lancashire as part of a new pilot scheme to help stamp out anti-social behaviour on public transport. RSN member, Lancashire County Council, has welcomed the news that it is one of 4 areas in England, and the only rural area, chosen to take part.
Affordable housing in rural areas boosted as new scheme rolls out
The government’s rural housing enabler scheme took another step forward last week as the first round of funding was awarded.
How digitally connected can you be?
Mobile UK has launched a new survey, asking us to identify how connected we are. The survey asks a series of questions which prompts people to reconsider their usage of digital devices and ultimately their mobile and internet use.
