Proud to see @RSNonline research into the Rural Reality launched this week. https://t.co/jvA8goALxD Read our report to understand how rural communities feel forgotten in national policy #ruralreality#ruralcommunities
📢 Launched today
We’ve spoken to over 2,400 rural residents across the country and the message is clear:
Rural communities are under pressure and feel forgotten in national policy, yet remain full of untapped potential.
👉 Read the findings: https://t.co/NhjzO9I2q3
Funding decisions are being announced soon, but the evidence behind them matters, particularly for rural communities. Here are 5⃣questions communities, councils & local organisations may wish to raise with their MP ahead of the Finance Settlement.
👉https://t.co/nwDCTSZ5jW
and in a busy media week, I also appeared on @BBCPolitics South, talking about Rural Unfair Funding and the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement.
#ruralfairfunding
📺 @RSNChiefExec joins @BBCPolitics South alongside @OxfordshireCC & @hantsconnect to discuss the provisional local government finance settlement . A timely discussion on #FairFunding and pressures facing rural councils.
Watch here (from ~15:30)⏬
https://t.co/jqXcivu1MV
🏡 @RSNChiefExec spoke to @BBCFarmingToday about the Government’s new Warm Homes Plan, welcoming the investment, but raising important questions about what it means for rural communities.
🎧 Listen here at around 8.20: https://t.co/qRHrTM9wyJ
https://t.co/cc2LPLRtrK
As the Govt launches formal consultation on the reorganisation of six areas, it will be important to ensure that rural communities will be considered in new proposed unitaries and their needs taken into account in service delivery.
It’s the first day of #CTWeek25! 🚐❤️
This week, we’re celebrating the people, partnerships and stories that make community transport #MoreThanAMinibus — starting with a message from our CEO, Victoria
Tag us in your posts and let’s celebrate!
I was delighted to write an essay for this collection by @thefabians & @CPRE launched at the Labour Party Conference last week focusing on rural health and care
Rural futures: The British countryside and its potential
https://t.co/FTePP5eNI2
#ruralcommunities#ruralfairfunding
I was delighted to chair the @RSNonline conference last week. So much enthusiasm and energy from our member organisations for rural policy and best practice across all 8 sessions! #ruralfairfunding
That’s a wrap on #RuralConference25!
➡️743 delegates took part
➡️1419 hours of rural policy learning delivered
From fair funding to health & transport, thank you to everyone who joined us. What’s your top takeaway from this year’s conference?
The conversations don’t stop here!
Have your say on rural life! @RSNonline has launched a new survey to capture rural voices across England.
https://t.co/HCX5WE5R3q Take part & share.
Your voice will inform MPs & decision-makers. #DeliveringForAll#RuralVoices
The team at @RSNonline have been working hard with preparations for our National Rural Conference next week!
With over 1200 bookings, I'm excited to be hosting the 8 sessions throughout the week. It is the place to be to discuss rural policy!
#ruralconferenc25
@RSNChiefExec is delighted to be on the judging panel again this year for the @NALC#Starcouncilawards. If you know a parish or town council, councillor, clerk or county association who you would like to nominate, find out more at this link https://t.co/7wfdfblk48
Thank you Margaret Clark for your support for @RSNonline & for rural communities as a whole. You have championed their needs throughout successive Govts and your work is hugely appreciated.
We now look forward to working with Mark and the Rural Coalition to continue this work!
New Chair of the Rural Coalition appointed.
https://t.co/qSEn67LBK3
Huge thanks to Margaret Clark for your commitment over the years to advocating so fiercely for the needs of rural communities.
Welcome to Mark, we look forward to working with you!
Important research from @EnglishRural Only 9% of housing in rural communities is social housing, 1/2 the proportion found in urban areas. This leaves rural households especially vulnerable. We need rural solutions that meet local communities need. #ruralaffordablehousing
🏡 Rural England faces a hidden housing crisis! New research shows rural affordable housing need is 50% higher than in urban areas outside London. Villages and hamlets hit hardest.
📢 Explore the data & join us in advocating for urgent action! https://t.co/IMthdbB0yz
#RuralHousingCrisis
It was great to share with @skynews the impact on rural communities and businesses of the closure of banks and the loss of banking services. Rural areas need the opportunity to thrive. #ruraleconomy
This morning on @SkyNews, our Chief Exec @KerryBoothRSN highlighted how poor transport and connectivity are cutting rural communities and SME's off from banking services. We need to enable the rural economy for the nation to thrive.
#BankClosures#RuralEconomy
Key voices came together at the Rural Housing Conference to tackle one of the countryside’s most urgent challenges.
➡️Read more: https://t.co/MaqHQKnNjO
📸 RSN Assistant Chief Executive Meets HRH The Princess Royal, Credit Matt Pereira Photography/@EnglishRural@ACRE_national
📣 We Are Recruiting! 📣 Bring along your expertise in numbers & commitment to rural communities to make a significant impact with our team.
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 ➡https://t.co/EXu6s9Bsua
Not for you? Share this and help us find the right candidate! #DriveChange#RuralImpact
🌟Join our Team!🌟
Are you meticulous with data & finances and passionate about supporting rural communities? Join us at RSN as a Data and Finance Administrative Support Officer!
Find out More ➡️ https://t.co/EXu6s9Bsua