RSN Spotlight: Unpacking the House of Lords Debate on Rural Priorities
Monday, 21 October 2024
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Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural locales is costlier.
rural communities house of lords politics fair funding
The International Investment Summit, held yesterday, brought forward a series of significant government announcements that signal a new direction for the UK economy
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
The Minister of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Jim McMahon MP has emphasised the direction of the new Government confirming they will “Provide more stability for councils through
The government has announced new details regarding Great British Energy (GBE), a publicly-owned company aimed at advancing clean energy deployment and enhancing energy security across the UK
Last week at the opening of parliament, The King’s Speech highlighted a series of legislative priorities aimed at addressing critical national issues. A number of these new bills hold significant
England’s largest councils are urging the government to delay the introduction of the cap on adult social care costs, warning that the reforms are impossible to implement by October 2025
It is always interesting to hear the policies outlined in the Kings Speech and see where the Government plans to focus its efforts in the coming months, however often it
We are pleased to share that this week, our Chief Executive, Kerry Booth spoke with Anna Hill on BBC’s Farming Today programme. In her segment, Kerry addressed the crucial topic
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
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Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural locales is costlier.
rural communities house of lords politics fair funding
The International Investment Summit, held yesterday, brought forward a series of significant government announcements that signal a new direction for the UK economy
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
The Minister of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Jim McMahon MP has emphasised the direction of the new Government confirming they will “Provide more stability for councils through multi-year funding settlements, ending the competitive bidding process and reforming the broken audit system
The government has announced new details regarding Great British Energy (GBE), a publicly-owned company aimed at advancing clean energy deployment and enhancing energy security across the UK
Last week at the opening of parliament, The King’s Speech highlighted a series of legislative priorities aimed at addressing critical national issues. A number of these new bills hold significant
England’s largest councils are urging the government to delay the introduction of the cap on adult social care costs, warning that the reforms are impossible to implement by October 2025 due to a staggering £30 billion funding shortfall.
It is always interesting to hear the policies outlined in the Kings Speech and see where the Government plans to focus its efforts in the coming months, however often it is difficult to see the impact of a Bill, until we see the detail behind the headlines!
We are pleased to share that this week, our Chief Executive, Kerry Booth spoke with Anna Hill on BBC’s Farming Today programme. In her segment, Kerry addressed the crucial topic of fair funding and its implications across various aspects of rural life, including housing, employment, health and care, and planning
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
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