Rural Lens Review on DEFRA’s Third Rural Proofing Report for 2024
The Rural Services Network (RSN) has conducted a thorough review of the DEFRA Third Rural Proofing Report for 2024, titled
RSN Calls for Action on Earth Day, Advocating for Net Zero in Rural Areas
As Earth Day inspires global action for environmental sustainability, the Rural Services Network (RSN) calls for a comprehensive approach to achieving net zero in rural areas. Representing 40% of England’s constituencies, rural regions are pivotal in combating climate change and promoting green growth
Community Ownership: Empowering Rural Communities in England
Plunkett UK, a charity supporting community ownership across the UK, has released its 2024 Impact Report, highlighting the transformative effect of community-owned businesses in rural areas.
The Impact of Fines on Log Burner Users in Rural Communities
Recent regulatory measures in South Gloucester, as recently reported by The BBC, including fines for certain log burner uses, have sparked a significant debate, especially within rural communities
Energy Efficiency in Rural Areas: Challenges and Insights on Insulation Schemes
The Great British Housing Insulation Scheme, launched in March last year, aimed to reduce energy costs and improve energy efficiency in homes across England, Scotland, and Wales
RSN and Rural Coalition meet DEFRA Minister
Last week our Chief Executive Kerry Booth was part of a group of key national rural organisations that meet with the DEFRA Minister Robbie Moore MP. Holding the post of Parliamentary Under Secretary of State and Minister for Water and Rural Growth, Robbie attended a quarterly meeting of the Rural Coalition to talk about his plans for rural communities and to listen to the concerns of key rural bodies around the table
22/04/2024 – Rural Services Partnership Vulnerability Group
Online via Zoom Monday 22nd March 2024 11am-12:30pm – To download the agenda for this meeting click here– To download the minutes for this meeting, click here Present: Nik Harwood, Chair of the Rural Services PartnershipKerry Booth, Chief Executive, Rural Services NetworkNadine Trout, Assistant Chief Executive, Rural Services NetworkKrystal Vittles, Deputy Chief Executive, Suffolk LibrariesGraham Biggs, Rural […]
Recycling and Waste Management
Local Authorities are responsible for the collection of household waste. They are also required to provide a recycling service. LATEST RSN ANALYSIS: 2022/23 Residual Household Waste Per Household Analysis user guide District Analysis– Residual Household Waste Per Household Unitary Analysis– Residual Household Waste Per Household 2022/23 Percentage of Household Waste Sent for Reuse, Recycling […]
