Urgent Call for Fair Funding Amidst Deep Cuts
In a determined Westminster Hall debate last week on Government Funding for Local Authorities, concerns were sharply voiced regarding the financial sustainability of rural councils, particularly highlighted by Helen Morgan, MP for North Shropshire
Strengthening Rural Economies: Insights from the RSN Seminar
Last week, we hosted an engaging seminar on Rural Economies for our members. This event, featured expert speakers who discussed key issues affecting rural communities in the UK, sparking engaging and insightful discussions among the 77 attendees. Three key presentations shaped the discourse at the seminar: Generating Good Growth for the Cornwall and Isles of […]
New Rural Planning Guidance for East Suffolk
East Suffolk Council has introduced a new Rural Development Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) designed to guide rural development and ensure it aligns with the area’s unique character and needs
Fairer Funding Needed for Rural Councils Amidst Urban Financial Crises
Rural councils across the UK are facing increasing financial strain, as demonstrated by the alarming trend of selling public assets to cover revenue shortfalls
Empowering Rural Councils to Address Housing Crisis and Protect Communities
The housing crisis in rural England has sparked debate over the impact of second homes and holiday lets on local communities. A recent BBC report sheds light on the growing challenges faced by towns and villages across East Anglia, particularly in North Norfolk, King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, East Suffolk, Babergh, and Mid Suffolk.
Implications of University-Related Migration for UK’s Rural Areas
Considering recent findings from the research titled
