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.
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
The Local Government Association (LGA) has released a crucial White Paper at a pivotal moment for local government, highlighting its indispensable role in addressing some of the nation’s most pressing challenges
The Rural Services Network (RSN) is committed to highlighting the unique challenges faced by rural councils in delivering quality services. Recent parliamentary discussions shed light on the critical issues surrounding the funding of local councils, particularly in rural areas like Shropshire
A report detailing an audit by independent charity Devon Communities Together into village halls, has shown the importance of village halls in rural community life
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
Research, completed by the Rural Services Network has shown that Urban Councils budget to spend double that of rural councils on discretionary services per head for the year 2023 – 2024
Traders in Bromyard, Herefordshire, have told the BBC that the town has been left short of cash and ‘forced to travel miles with their takings’ after the last bank closed its doors.
There are fresh concerns that a new ban on charges to dispose of DIY waste in England will push up costs for rural households.
The Gamekeeper in Woodlands, near Southampton, has opened a new play area in its garden for local children
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.
As the Rural Services Network (RSN), the national advocate for rural services and communities, we
The Local Government Association (LGA) has released a crucial White Paper at a pivotal moment for local government, highlighting its indispensable role in addressing some of the nation’s most pressing challenges
The Rural Services Network (RSN) is committed to highlighting the unique challenges faced by rural councils in delivering quality services. Recent parliamentary discussions shed light on the critical issues surrounding the funding of local councils, particularly in rural areas like Shropshire
A report detailing an audit by independent charity Devon Communities Together into village halls, has shown the importance of village halls in rural community life
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
Research, completed by the Rural Services Network has shown that Urban Councils budget to spend double that of rural councils on discretionary services per head for the year 2023 – 2024
Traders in Bromyard, Herefordshire, have told the BBC that the town has been left short of cash and ‘forced to travel miles with their takings’ after the last bank closed its doors.
There are fresh concerns that a new ban on charges to dispose of DIY waste in England will push up costs for rural households.
The Gamekeeper in Woodlands, near Southampton, has opened a new play area in its garden for local children
