In a timely new report, Biting the Bullet: Funding Local Government in this Parliament and Beyond, the think tank Localis outlines a vision for reforming the UK’s local government finance system, warning that urgent action is required to avoid a crisis in essential services
The housing crisis in rural England has sparked debate over the impact of second homes and holiday lets on local communities. A recent BBC report sheds light on the growing challenges faced by towns and villages across East Anglia, particularly in North Norfolk, King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, East Suffolk, Babergh, and Mid Suffolk.
The County Councils Network (CCN) has warned that local authorities across England, especially those in rural areas, are facing an unprecedented financial crisis
Rural MPs had a clear message for the government during their Westminster Hall debate last week on the funding of rural councils; act now or councils will go bust and lives will be lost. The Rural Services Network provided briefing notes to MPs to ensure that they fully understand the picture of rural unfair funding and several of the MPs used our information to quote in the debate.
As the government starts work on the Provisional Local Government Funding Settlement for 2024/25, due for release in December, RSN Chief Executive Kerry Booth has written to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP (Con, Surrey Heath), asking him for a fairer deal for rural local authorities
The latest Council Tax & NNDR (National Non Domestic Rates) Collection analysis is now available on the RSN website for RSN Sparse members
Under the Provisional Settlement proposals, the gap in funding between rural and urban areas will, in fact increase. There is therefore a continuation of historic underfunding and unfairness for rural communities.
The gap in funding is increasing yet further
The RSN has provided a briefing to Rural MP’s of the different impact to rural communities and businesses compared to other areas of England from the Nov 2022 Autumn Statement
The Rural Services Network is dismayed with the Autumn Statement released today where the Chancellor set out plans to allow Councils to increase Council Tax by 5% in 2023/24
In a timely new report, Biting the Bullet: Funding Local Government in this Parliament and Beyond, the think tank Localis outlines a vision for reforming the UK’s local government finance system, warning that urgent action is required to avoid a crisis in essential services
The housing crisis in rural England has sparked debate over the impact of second homes and holiday lets on local communities. A recent BBC report sheds light on the growing challenges faced by towns and villages across East Anglia, particularly in North Norfolk, King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, East Suffolk, Babergh, and Mid Suffolk.
The County Councils Network (CCN) has warned that local authorities across England, especially those in rural areas, are facing an unprecedented financial crisis
Rural MPs had a clear message for the government during their Westminster Hall debate last week on the funding of rural councils; act now or councils will go bust and lives will be lost. The Rural Services Network provided briefing notes to MPs to ensure that they fully understand the picture of rural unfair funding and several of the MPs used our information to quote in the debate.
As the government starts work on the Provisional Local Government Funding Settlement for 2024/25, due for release in December, RSN Chief Executive Kerry Booth has written to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP (Con, Surrey Heath), asking him for a fairer deal for rural local authorities
The latest Council Tax & NNDR (National Non Domestic Rates) Collection analysis is now available on the RSN website for RSN Sparse members
Under the Provisional Settlement proposals, the gap in funding between rural and urban areas will, in fact increase. There is therefore a continuation of historic underfunding and unfairness for rural communities.
The gap in funding is increasing yet further
The RSN has provided a briefing to Rural MP’s of the different impact to rural communities and businesses compared to other areas of England from the Nov 2022 Autumn Statement
The Rural Services Network is dismayed with the Autumn Statement released today where the Chancellor set out plans to allow Councils to increase Council Tax by 5% in 2023/24
