general election 2024
08 Jul 2024
Rural Services Network Welcomes New Government and Prime Minister
As the Rural Services Network (RSN), the national advocate for rural services and communities, we extend our congratulations to the new government and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. We eagerly...
Read more08 Jul 2024
LGA Announces New Chair Following General Election Result
In the wake of the recent General Election, significant changes have been announced within the Local Government Association (LGA). Cllr Shaun Davies has officially stepped down from his position as...
Read more01 Jul 2024
NextGov: Key Asks from Rural Councils for the Next Government
In the lead-up to this week’s General Election, the future direction of rural policy is a topic of critical importance. Recently, our Chief Executive, Kerry Booth, contributed an insightful article...
Read more17 Jun 2024
And what for rural in the manifesto?
Our Chief Executive Kerry Booth has been reviewing the manifesto from the main political parties over the last week to see what they are promising for rural communities. With almost...
Read more03 Jun 2024
Securing Rural Futures: Engaging PPCs in the Winning the Rural Vote Campaign
As members of the Rural Services Network (RSN), our collective commitment to advocating for the needs of rural communities remains unwavering. With the deadline for Prospective Parliamentary Candidates (PPCs) to submit...
Read more22 May 2024
Rural Services Network Responds to Prime Minister’s General Election Announcement
Rural Services Network Ramps Up Efforts to Secure Fair Funding for Rural Areas The Rural Services Network (RSN) acknowledges the Prime Minister’s announcement this evening of a general election to...
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