Help us campaign for Rural Fair Funding
The Rural Services Network is the national voice for rural areas, campaigning on our members behalf for a fairer deal for rural communities. The consultation on the way that Government allocates funding for rural councils closed yesterday. However, you can still help our campaign.
Provisional Settlement Response submitted
The Rural Services Network has yesterday submitted its response to the Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement consultation. This followed a meeting of local authorities in SPARSE membership of the Rural Services Network, those that we represent to campaign on their behalf for fair funding
Debate on NHS Dentistry raises rural concerns
A debate in the House of Commons on 9th January raised concerns over the lack of NHS dentists available
Tourist Information Touch Screens Unveiled
Lancaster City Council have unveiled new interactive touch screens as part of a project to improve the way visitors find out information about what to do and where to go in the District
NHS targets missed
The BBC has last week reported on the key NHS targets that have never been met
Impact on Parking Meters
Picking up on a story released just before the Christmas break, the Local Government Association highlighted concerns over the future switch off of 2G and 3G mobile networks
