Winning the Rural Vote: Prioritising Rural Health and Care Services
Each week we are focusing on a different policy area within our ‘Winning the Rural Vote Campaign’ and this week we are exploring the Rural Access to Health and Care Services chapter.
Levelling Up?
The Government has recently published a policy paper, which lays out the 12 Levelling Up Missions and the metrics that the Government will use to measure progress against these missions
Empowering Communities: Economic & Social Gains of Housing Initiatives
In recently published research by Shelter and the National Housing Federation, executed by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), a compelling case is made for the economic and social benefits of constructing 90,000 social rented homes annually.
Local Government Partners Launch National Alliance for Cultural Services
A fresh approach is needed to sustain culture services in the future, a new partnership of organisations representing local government said last week, as they launched a new National Alliance for Cultural Services
Skills And Labour Shortages Hinder Rural Business Performance and Growth
Labour shortages and skills gaps are major challenges for rural businesses which are hindering their performance and growth potential, according to a major new survey from the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE)
The Crucial Role of the Spring Budget in Championing Rural Areas
As the Chancellor prepares to deliver the Spring Budget on March 6, 2024, anticipation builds among members of rural communities and supporters of The Rural Services Network.
Rural Connectivity Seminar: Navigating the Path to Digital Inclusion
Last week, RSN members joined us for our Rural Connectivity Seminar. This exclusive event served as a forum for discussions, presentations, and Q&A sessions, focusing on the crucial topic of enhancing digital connectivity in rural areas.
