Winning The Rural Vote: Empowering Rural Planning
This week, our
Rural Services Network Achievements 2023 – 2024
As the leading advocate for rural services, we’ve been dedicated to ensuring that rural areas are empowered with a strong voice, effectively leveraging this influence for substantial progress this year. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our valued members for their unwavering engagement and support. Your dedication to sharing best practices and collaborating […]
Royal Mail Proposes Major Service Overhaul Amid Financial Struggles
Royal Mail has announced a proposed overhaul of its service, aiming to address the challenges of plummeting letter volumes and financial losses
Ensuring Access For All: Broadcast Services in the Fight For Rural Connectivity
Amid escalating concern about high-speed broadband infrastructure and connectivity, the essential role of digital terrestrial television (DTT), also known as Freeview, and broadcast radio services cannot be overstated, especially for millions of UK families living in rural communities. These platforms are more than channels for entertainment; they are a critical lifeline for rural households. Many […]
Rural Digital Inclusion: Navigating the Digital Divide
The landscape of digital inclusion across the UK’s rural communities is undergoing a critical examination, underscored by the comprehensive studies conducted by the University of Liverpool and its partners
Join the Rural Village Service Group: Uniting to Strengthen Rural Voices
In the heart of England’s picturesque countryside, where the pulse of rural communities beats strongest, the Rural Services Network (RSN) is excited to announce the launch of the Rural Village Service Group (RVSG)
The Closure of Northumberland Banks: A Reflection on Rural Banking Challenges
The impending closure of the last two bank branches in Alnwick, Northumberland — Lloyds and Halifax — scheduled for January 2025, has not only highlighted the challenges faced by this historic market town but also shed light on a broader crisis affecting rural banking infrastructure across the UK
Spotlight on Rural Housing – March 2024
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network and produced in partnership with the Rural Housing Alliance, highlighting a selection of current rural housing issues and opportunities
