Britain’s Leading Edge launch Manifesto
February 27, 2023
On 22nd February, Britain’s Leading Edge launched their Manifesto for 2023, a call to action for narrowing rural economic and geographical disparities
On 22nd February, Britain’s Leading Edge launched their Manifesto for 2023, a call to action for narrowing rural economic and geographical disparities
Under the Provisional Settlement proposals, the gap in funding between rural and urban areas will, in fact increase. There is therefore a continuation of historic underfunding and unfairness for rural communities.
No-one should Be disadvantaged by where they live. This is meant to be a fundamental principle of government policy. In the real world, however, these are just fine words.
The Guardian reports that campaigners have voiced concern that more bus services will be cut once the recently announced £2 cap on bus fares expires
There is a campaign to save Freeview TV and radio services in rural areas
The RSN has provided a briefing to Rural MP’s of the different impact to rural communities and businesses compared to other areas of England from the Nov 2022 Autumn Statement
Speaking to The MJ, Graham Biggs, chief executive of the Rural Services Network, said he feared many discretionary services in rural areas could be lost if the Treasury announces fresh austerity measures in the Autumn Statement without acknowledging its initial plan to improve rural finances eight years ago.
Councils across England have warned that they are likely to start cutting everyday services from next year as their finances are squeezed, with some fearing they could be facing bankruptcy within the next 18 months
Blog Post by Kerry Booth, Chief Executive Designate of RSN As we prepare again at the RSN to write to the new group of Ministers, setting out the case for
The number of pubs in England and Wales has hits it lowest level on record, according to new research from real estate consultancy Altus Group
On 22nd February, Britain’s Leading Edge launched their Manifesto for 2023, a call to action for narrowing rural economic and geographical disparities
Under the Provisional Settlement proposals, the gap in funding between rural and urban areas will, in fact increase. There is therefore a continuation of historic underfunding and unfairness for rural communities.
No-one should Be disadvantaged by where they live. This is meant to be a fundamental principle of government policy. In the real world, however, these are just fine words.
The Guardian reports that campaigners have voiced concern that more bus services will be cut once the recently announced £2 cap on bus fares expires
There is a campaign to save Freeview TV and radio services in rural areas
The RSN has provided a briefing to Rural MP’s of the different impact to rural communities and businesses compared to other areas of England from the Nov 2022 Autumn Statement
Speaking to The MJ, Graham Biggs, chief executive of the Rural Services Network, said he feared many discretionary services in rural areas could be lost if the Treasury announces fresh austerity measures in the Autumn Statement without acknowledging its initial plan to improve rural finances eight years ago.
Councils across England have warned that they are likely to start cutting everyday services from next year as their finances are squeezed, with some fearing they could be facing bankruptcy within the next 18 months
Blog Post by Kerry Booth, Chief Executive Designate of RSN As we prepare again at
The number of pubs in England and Wales has hits it lowest level on record, according to new research from real estate consultancy Altus Group
