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08 Apr 2024

Royal Mail Proposes Major Service Overhaul Amid Financial Struggles

Royal Mail has announced a proposed overhaul of its service, aiming to address the challenges of plummeting letter volumes and financial losses. The proposal includes…

08 Apr 2024

Ensuring Access For All: Broadcast Services in the Fight For Rural Connectivity

Amid escalating concern about high-speed broadband infrastructure and connectivity, the essential role of digital terrestrial television (DTT), also known as Freeview, and broadcast radio services…

08 Apr 2024

Rural Digital Inclusion: Navigating the Digital Divide

The landscape of digital inclusion across the UK’s rural communities is undergoing a critical examination, underscored by the comprehensive studies conducted by the University of…

08 Apr 2024

The Closure of Northumberland Banks: A Reflection on Rural Banking Challenges

The impending closure of the last two bank branches in Alnwick, Northumberland — Lloyds and Halifax — scheduled for January 2025, has not only highlighted…

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08 Apr 2024

Spotlight on Rural Housing – March 2024

A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network and produced in partnership with the Rural Housing Alliance, highlighting a selection of…

02 Apr 2024

Winning The Rural Vote: Bridging the Digital Divide In Rural Communities

This week’s edition of our Winning the Rural Vote Campaign shines a spotlight on a cornerstone of modern rural development and prosperity: Bridging the Digital…

02 Apr 2024

The Untapped Potential of Rural Exception Sites

The recent report by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), “Delivering Rural Opportunity,” casts a spotlight on Rural Exception Sites as a…

02 Apr 2024

Tackling the Postcode Lottery of Dementia Diagnosis in Rural England

The recent report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia, “Raising the Barriers,” funded by Alzheimer’s Society, reveals a troubling postcode lottery affecting the timeliness…

02 Apr 2024

Addressing the Housing Divide in England’s Counties

The County Council Network’s latest report unveils the critical role counties play in housing over half of the country’s population, highlighting a significant shift towards…

02 Apr 2024

Bridging the Gap: Oxfordshire’s Leap Towards Enhanced Rural Connectivity

In an era where urban-centric development often overshadows the needs of rural communities, Oxfordshire County Council is steering a course towards inclusivity and accessibility. With…