A recent report by the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) has painted a stark picture of the financial pressures facing local councils in England.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced that select councils experiencing significant financial difficulties will receive additional government support to aid in balancing their budgets for the upcoming financial year.
A concerning report from the Local Government Association (LGA) has highlighted a looming financial crisis that could affect over half of the councils responsible for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
As the Final Local Government Finance Settlement has now been published, the Rural Services Network (RSN) expresses deep concern over the allocation of government funding. The settlement fails to ensure
The Rural Services Network (RSN) continues to express deep concern over the significant disparities highlighted in the latest local government finance settlement. The funding allocations continue to disadvantage rural communities, where residents already face higher costs and reduced services compared to their urban counterparts.
Eighteen local councils in England have formally requested to delay their upcoming May elections until next year to facilitate significant structural changes to local government.
The recently published Sector Pulse Check 2024, a collaboration between Hft and Care England, sheds light on the financial and workforce struggles facing the adult social care sector.
As the national champion for rural services, the RSN is committed to advocating for equitable funding across England’s rural communities.
The recent introduction of the Bus Services Bill marks a significant legislative milestone aimed at revitalising public transportation across the country. The bill, which grants enhanced powers to local authorities, focuses on improving transport services particularly in rural and underserved areas.
The Rural Services Network (RSN) has conducted an initial analysis of the recent Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement and is deeply concerned about the implications for England’s rural communities.
A recent report by the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) has painted a stark picture of the financial pressures facing local councils in England.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced that select councils experiencing significant financial difficulties will receive additional government support to aid in balancing their budgets for the upcoming financial year.
A concerning report from the Local Government Association (LGA) has highlighted a looming financial crisis that could affect over half of the councils responsible for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
As the Final Local Government Finance Settlement has now been published, the Rural Services Network
The Rural Services Network (RSN) continues to express deep concern over the significant disparities highlighted in the latest local government finance settlement. The funding allocations continue to disadvantage rural communities, where residents already face higher costs and reduced services compared to their urban counterparts.
Eighteen local councils in England have formally requested to delay their upcoming May elections until next year to facilitate significant structural changes to local government.
The recently published Sector Pulse Check 2024, a collaboration between Hft and Care England, sheds light on the financial and workforce struggles facing the adult social care sector.
As the national champion for rural services, the RSN is committed to advocating for equitable funding across England’s rural communities.
The recent introduction of the Bus Services Bill marks a significant legislative milestone aimed at revitalising public transportation across the country. The bill, which grants enhanced powers to local authorities, focuses on improving transport services particularly in rural and underserved areas.
The Rural Services Network (RSN) has conducted an initial analysis of the recent Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement and is deeply concerned about the implications for England’s rural communities.
