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24 Jun 2024
Ahead of the General Election, the Rural Coalition calls for stronger rural economies to boost national prosperity
24/06/2024 – The Rural Coalition, an alliance of twelve national organisations dedicated to enhancing rural life, is calling for attention to be given to boosting…
17 Jun 2024
Joint Appeal to Protect Rural Postal Services
ACRE, Plunkett UK, and the Rural Services Network (RSN) have jointly signed an open letter addressing significant concerns regarding Royal Mail. The letter is directed…
17 Jun 2024
UK landlines are going digital by 2027
Landlines in the UK are going digital, and by 2027 most calls will be made over a broadband line. This is part of an industry-wide…
17 Jun 2024
Balancing Growth: Ensuring Sustainable Development in Rural Areas
The below article was recently published in LOCALGOV, on the need for sustainable development in rural areas. It is reprinted in full below and can…
17 Jun 2024
Better Transport Week 2024: Charting a Sustainable Future for Rural Communities
Better Transport Week, an annual event dedicated to celebrating and advancing sustainable transport, commenced this week. This focal week highlights the transformative impact of sustainable…
17 Jun 2024
Affordable Housing Crisis in Rural Communities: A Call for Political Action
The picturesque town of St Ives in Cornwall is a magnet for tourists, its stunning beaches and vibrant art scene drawing thousands each year. However,…
10 Jun 2024
Rural Services Network Urges Action on 4G Connectivity Challenges in Rural Areas
The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee’s recent publication has raised serious concerns about the UK’s ability to meet its 2025 target of extending 4G…
10 Jun 2024
Voters Urge All Parties To Improve Access To Early Years Places Amid Childcare Crisis
New research from the Early Education and Childcare Coalition (EECC) and More in Common finds that 68% of all voters think the next government should…
10 Jun 2024
Digital Poverty Alliance: National Digital Poverty Overview 2024
The Rural Services Network is pleased to share the 2024 National Digital Poverty Overview, a pivotal report by the Digital Poverty Alliance. This comprehensive document…
10 Jun 2024
Addressing Rural Loneliness: The Importance of Connectivity and Community Initiatives
As we support The Marmalade Trust and mark Loneliness Awareness Week, it is crucial to shed light on the unique challenges faced by rural communities…
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