Concerns Over Final Local Government Finance Settlement’s Impact on Rural
As the Final Local Government Finance Settlement has now been published, the Rural Services Network (RSN) expresses deep concern over the allocation of government funding. The settlement fails to ensure a fair distribution of resources and does not adequately recognise the unique challenges faced by all communities, especially those in rural areas. This oversight highlights […]
ACS Report: Urgent Support Needed for UK’s Vital Rural Convenience Stores
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has celebrated the investment, community contribution and range of services provided by the UK’s almost 19,000 rural convenience stores, despite significant challenges ahead. The 2025 Rural Shop Report, launched on 29th January sets out the ways that rural retailers make a difference in their communities, making a case for […]
Government Launches Consultation on Land Use
The Government has initiated a public consultation to refine its approach to land use in England, aiming to balance the nation’s food security with economic expansion and environmental restoration. This effort introduces a new framework supported by the latest land use data, which seeks to inform and guide local and national decision-making processes. The newly […]
Urgent Call to Address Rural Poverty in Britain
A recent report from the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE), authored by Mark Shucksmith, Emeritus Professor at Newcastle University, and Jane Atterton, Head of the Rural Policy Centre at Scotland’s Rural College, sheds light on an often-ignored crisis: rural poverty in Britain. The misconception that poverty is primarily an urban issue has led […]
Insights from the Health Innovation Network’s Latest Report
Health disparities have long cast a shadow over the well-being of rural communities, a situation further exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. The recently published report by the Health Innovation Network, “Forging a More Equitable Healthy Future Through Policy and Partnership,” offers fresh insights and actionable strategies aimed at addressing these enduring challenges. The report encapsulates […]
Unlocking Rural Potential: Cornwall Poised as a Leader in UK’s Industrial Strategy
Cornwall is ideally positioned to play a leading role in the UK’s Industrial Strategy according to some of the key members of the business community. That was the clear message at an event in Penzance entitled ‘‘UK Industrial Strategy and rural economies: The Cornish opportunity’, which was organised jointly by Cornwall Council and the National […]
