Press Releases

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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Press Releases

Rural Local Authorities Unite to Demand Fair Funding in Upcoming Local Government Finance Settlement

Fifty-two local authorities across England have united with the Rural Services Network (RSN) to address the unique financial challenges they face and to advocate for equitable funding in the forthcoming Local Government Finance Settlement. In a joint letter to the Rt Hon Jim McMahon MP, rural councils have come together to emphasise the need for fair resource allocation to sustain essential services in sparsely populated regions and unlock growth and prosperity in rural communities

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Rural Services Network Urges Government to Rethink Bus Fare Increase in Rural Areas

The Rural Services Network (RSN) is expressing significant concern following yesterday’s announcement by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to increase the national bus fare cap to £3 until the end of 2025. This decision, which marks a 50% increase from the current cap, poses a substantial burden to the residents of rural areas, who depend heavily on bus services for their daily activities.

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Ahead of the General Election, the Rural Coalition calls for stronger rural economies to boost national prosperity

The Rural Coalition, an alliance of twelve national organisations dedicated to enhancing rural life, is calling for attention to be given to boosting rural economies as part of the broader national economic strategy. The Coalition emphasises the crucial role of rural areas in strengthening the overall economic health of the country, especially as the general election looms.

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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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