Rural residents can suffer from Rural Vulnerability, due to a combination of issues such as poor transport, lack of broadband low wages and higher than average house prices.
In a collective appeal, leading organisations—The District Councils’ Network (DCN), Local Government Association (LGA), Crisis along with the County Councils Network, and the East of England Local Government Association—have written
NFU Mutual Rural Crime Report 2024: Alarming Rise in Organised Rural Crime
Educational attainment amongst children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has not improved since the introduction of landmark reforms in 2014, despite councils projected to be spending £12bn on
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
The Rural Services Network (RSN) is pleased to share that we held two highly successful BT Digital Switchover information sessions last week. These exclusive RSN membership events engaged over 260
Last week, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, announced a series of measures aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis in the water sector. As Ofwat
UK landlines are going digital by 2027 Landlines in the UK are going digital, and by 2027 most calls will be made over a broadband line. This is part of
As we reach the one-year anniversary of the Rural Homelessness Counts Coalition during Rural Housing Week, we want to reaffirm our collective dedication to ending rural homelessness
Transportation in rural communities faces a multitude of challenges that can significantly impact residents’ quality of life, access to services, and economic opportunities.
A recent report by the BBC reveals a disturbing trend of increasing nursery closures across England, with a staggering 50% rise in the 2022-23 academic year compared to the previous
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Rural residents can suffer from Rural Vulnerability, due to a combination of issues such as poor transport, lack of broadband low wages and higher than average house prices.
In a collective appeal, leading organisations—The District Councils’ Network (DCN), Local Government Association (LGA), Crisis along with the County Councils Network, and the East of England Local Government Association—have written to Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, calling for urgent measures to support those at risk of homelessness and protect the financial stability of local councils.
NFU Mutual Rural Crime Report 2024: Alarming Rise in Organised Rural Crime
Educational attainment amongst children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has not improved since the introduction of landmark reforms in 2014, despite councils projected to be spending £12bn on these services by 2026, up from £4bn a decade ago.
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.
The Rural Services Network (RSN) is pleased to share that we held two highly successful BT Digital Switchover information sessions last week. These exclusive RSN membership events engaged over 260 delegates, including representatives from town, district, and county councils across rural areas in England, as well as our partner organisations.
Last week, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, announced a series of measures aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis in the water sector. As Ofwat
UK landlines are going digital by 2027 Landlines in the UK are going digital, and by 2027 most calls will be made over a broadband line. This is part of
As we reach the one-year anniversary of the Rural Homelessness Counts Coalition during Rural Housing Week, we want to reaffirm our collective dedication to ending rural homelessness
Transportation in rural communities faces a multitude of challenges that can significantly impact residents’ quality of life, access to services, and economic opportunities.
A recent report by the BBC reveals a disturbing trend of increasing nursery closures across England, with a staggering 50% rise in the 2022-23 academic year compared to the previous year.
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