04/12/2023: RSN and RSP AGM – Plans for the year ahead
– To download the agenda associated with this meeting click here – The download the minutes for this meeting click here Presentation from RSN Chief Executive, Kerry Booth: Minutes: 1. Welcome to the Joint AGM by Cllr Roger Phillips, Chair of RSN Apologies had been received from the Chair, Cllr Roger Phillips (Herefordshire County Council). In […]
MPs debate unfair rural funding
Rural MPs had a clear message for the government during their Westminster Hall debate last week on the funding of rural councils; act now or councils will go bust and lives will be lost. The Rural Services Network provided briefing notes to MPs to ensure that they fully understand the picture of rural unfair funding and several of the MPs used our information to quote in the debate.
Rural Affordable Housing under the spotlight
On Tuesday night, the CPRE (The Campaign for the Protection of rural England) launched their latest report into rural affordable housing at a Parliamentary reception
Post offices providing more services but rural still struggling
The new Post Office service which allows customers to choose which parcel carrier to use has started to roll out across the network.
Somerton & Frome MP reminds government of the real cost of the Rural Premium
The challenges facing rural areas have been repeatedly debated in Parliament this week. Alongside Chris Loder MP’s debate on funding for rural councils
Government rules out extra help for off-grid homes this winter
The government has ruled out extra support for people living in off the energy grid homes this winter – for now
Over 15,000 Free to Use ATMs Lost Since 2018
The number of free to use cash machines available in the UK has fallen by almost 30% in the last five years, according to new figures from the Association of Convenience Stores.
Government says thousands of rural properties will have major broadband upgrade
The government has announced that thousands of people across rural parts of Oxfordshire and North East Staffordshire are set to benefit from new lightning-fast broadband
Lords criticise delays in Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000
Last week, the government’s Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 was heavily criticised in the House of Lords. Baroness Hayman of Ullock submitted a motion calling on the government to address the failing of the Act and criticised the way it had been presented to the House of Lords for scrutiny.
