Rural Communities

Rural Communities

Rural Councils Facing £5.4bn Funding Shortfall

Recent analysis by the County Councils Network (CCN) has revealed that rural councils are facing a growing financial crisis. If unaddressed, a £5.4bn funding gap could severely limit their ability to deliver essential public services by the end of the decade, forcing them to focus almost exclusively on social care. This warning, highlighted by the CCN, raises serious concerns for the future of local governance in rural England

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Whole Place Reform Essential for Government’s National Missions

A new report from Localis emphasises the need for comprehensive reforms to help the government achieve its ambitious national missions. The report calls for empowering local leaders to take proactive and preventative approaches to service provision and fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors.

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Addressing Health and Social Care Challenges in Rural England

In the past week, a number of government reports and speeches shed light on the challenges facing health and social care in England. While these documents provide valuable insights and suggest significant reforms, specific references to rural healthcare are notably absent. However, the strategies outlined could still have considerable implications for rural communities.

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