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.
As the national champion for rural services, the RSN is committed to advocating for equitable funding across England’s rural communities.
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.
The Rural Services Network is meticulously examining today’s statement concerning the Provisional Local Government Settlement. We are committed to fully assessing the implications for our rural member councils, especially with the concerning decision to ‘repurpose’ the Rural Services Delivery Grant.
The Government has yesterday (16th Dec) published the Devolution White Paper which sets out their vision and plans for devolving power across the nation.
The importance of rural councils coming together was highlighted last week with an urgent meeting called by the Rural Services Network of local authority members.
Last week the Government published the policy statement for Local Government Finance 2025-2026. This included outline details of the headline allocations through the Provisional Settlement for Local Government for which a consultation will be launched in December ahead of the Christmas recess.
Last week, the Rural Services Network (RSN) alongside 57 rural local authorities across England took a significant step forward by sending a joint letter to the Rt Hon Jim McMahon MP, advocating for fairer funding in the upcoming Local Government Finance Settlement.
The Rural Services Network (RSN) and 57 rural local authorities across England have united to advocate for fairer funding in the forthcoming Local Government Finance Settlement. Through a powerful joint letter to the Rt Hon Jim McMahon MP, rural councils have highlighted the pressing need for equitable resource allocation to sustain essential services and unlock the potential of rural communities.
Fifty-two local authorities across England have united with the Rural Services Network (RSN) to address the unique financial challenges they face and to advocate for equitable funding in the forthcoming Local Government Finance Settlement. In a joint letter to the Rt Hon Jim McMahon MP, rural councils have come together to emphasise the need for fair resource allocation to sustain essential services in sparsely populated regions and unlock growth and prosperity in rural communities
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.
As the national champion for rural services, the RSN is committed to advocating for equitable funding across England’s rural communities.
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.
The Rural Services Network is meticulously examining today’s statement concerning the Provisional Local Government Settlement. We are committed to fully assessing the implications for our rural member councils, especially with the concerning decision to ‘repurpose’ the Rural Services Delivery Grant.
The Government has yesterday (16th Dec) published the Devolution White Paper which sets out their vision and plans for devolving power across the nation.
The importance of rural councils coming together was highlighted last week with an urgent meeting called by the Rural Services Network of local authority members.
Last week the Government published the policy statement for Local Government Finance 2025-2026. This included outline details of the headline allocations through the Provisional Settlement for Local Government for which a consultation will be launched in December ahead of the Christmas recess.
Last week, the Rural Services Network (RSN) alongside 57 rural local authorities across England took a significant step forward by sending a joint letter to the Rt Hon Jim McMahon MP, advocating for fairer funding in the upcoming Local Government Finance Settlement.
The Rural Services Network (RSN) and 57 rural local authorities across England have united to advocate for fairer funding in the forthcoming Local Government Finance Settlement. Through a powerful joint letter to the Rt Hon Jim McMahon MP, rural councils have highlighted the pressing need for equitable resource allocation to sustain essential services and unlock the potential of rural communities.
Fifty-two local authorities across England have united with the Rural Services Network (RSN) to address the unique financial challenges they face and to advocate for equitable funding in the forthcoming Local Government Finance Settlement. In a joint letter to the Rt Hon Jim McMahon MP, rural councils have come together to emphasise the need for fair resource allocation to sustain essential services in sparsely populated regions and unlock growth and prosperity in rural communities
