Revitalising Rural

Revitalising Rural: Realising the Vision is a campaign led by the Rural Services Network to challenge Government on a number of policy areas that affect rural communities. It was launched on March 1st 2021.

You can read all about the launch event which was Chaired by Philip Dunne Mp, Chair of the APPG on Rural Services at this link.

To read the launch report summarising panel discussions, click here

Rural areas should not be left behind in the Government drive to level up the different areas and regions of our country.

We have extensively consulted our members throughout the development of these documents and the policy asks on Government. 

INTRODUCTION:

SUMMARY:

ASKS:

FULL REPORT:

Revitalising Rural, Realising the Vision is a live campaign and our Asks of Government will change, depending on the current circumstances and in response to policy changes introduced by the Government.  This document enables you to see where our asks have changed, as the campaign has evolved.

INDIVIDUAL CHAPTERS:

Rural Fair Funding

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Rural Digital Connectivity

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Rural Transport and Access to Services

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Access to Rural Health and Care Services

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Rural Schools and Community Facilities

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Rural Economies

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Rural Planning

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Rural Further Education, Training and Skills

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Parish Councils and Rural Community Action

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Rural Town Centres and High Streets

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Availability of Rural Affordable Housing

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Managing a Rural Older Population

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Sustainable Farming and Land Management

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Decarbonising Rural Communities and Economies

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Tracking our Rural Asks

Click here to see how our asks have changed, as the campaign has evolved

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