Rural services

New source of information about local councils in rural  areas. Log on to Rural Services Network

All services are particularly stretched in areas with lower more widely spread populations It states on its home page:

• The Rural Services Network is a membership organisation to safeguard and improve services in rural communities across England.
• Already 250 organisations across the complete range of rural services are in membership, including local authorities, public bodies, businesses, charities and voluntary groups across the spectrum of rural service provision.
• We are the only national network specifically focusing on this vital aspect of rural life.

The network has three main purposes:

• Representing the case for a better deal for rural service provision
• Exchanging useful and relevant information
• Developing and sharing best practice

I note Central Beds is not a member. Enquiries will follow