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Rural Services Delivery Grant Increases

The Rt Hon Michael Gove has today (24th Jan) through written statement announced that he proposes to increase the Rural Services Delivery Grant by £15million for 2024/2025 resulting in a

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Provisional Settlement Response submitted

The Rural Services Network has yesterday submitted its response to the Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement consultation. This followed a meeting of local authorities in SPARSE membership of the Rural

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Rural Services Delivery Grant Increases

The Rt Hon Michael Gove has today (24th Jan) through written statement announced that he proposes to increase the Rural Services Delivery Grant by £15million for 2024/2025 resulting in a total of £110 Million.

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‘Taxi Tax’ Threatens Rural Healthcare Access

In a move that could disproportionately affect rural communities across the UK, the proposed 20% VAT hike on private hire and minicab journeys – colloquially termed the ‘Taxi Tax’ – is raising alarms about the accessibility of essential services, particularly healthcare

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Rural Funding Highlighted in Recent Cornwall Funding Debate

A recent parliamentary debate has shed light on the stark funding disparities between urban and rural areas, with a particular focus on Cornwall. The debate, which was held on 15th January 2024, brought to the forefront the ongoing challenges that rural communities face when it comes to accessing adequate funding for essential services.

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Help us campaign for Rural Fair Funding

The Rural Services Network is the national voice for rural areas, campaigning on our members behalf for a fairer deal for rural communities. The consultation on the way that Government allocates funding for rural councils closed yesterday. However, you can still help our campaign.

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Provisional Settlement Response submitted

The Rural Services Network has yesterday submitted its response to the Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement consultation.  This followed a meeting of local authorities in SPARSE membership of the Rural Services Network, those that we represent to campaign on their behalf for fair funding

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