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Analysis & Commentary
03.03.2013
LOCAL food sales are strong generators of jobs, among other benefits, according to research reviewed by Brian Wilson. LOCAL food sales are strong generators of jobs, among other benefits, according to research reviewed by Brian Wilson. ...
03.03.2013
ILLEGAL money lending is a problem across the country - including in rural communities. With an estimated 310,000 households in the UK borrowing from unlicensed lenders or loan sharks as they are more commonly known, illegal money lending...
03.02.2013
MANY farmers are struggling to make ends meet. How can we ensure they have a future? Jessica Sellick investigates. Amid debates around nutrition, supply chains, affordability, productivity, competitiveness and reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), many farmers...
03.02.2013
A FLURRY of deprivation statistics once again struggles to measure rural needs adequately, says Brian Wilson. A FLURRY of deprivation statistics once again struggles to measure rural needs adequately, says Brian Wilson. The way that deprivation...
13.01.2013
THERE are lesson to be learnt from the independent examiner's report on the draft Upper Eden Neighbourhood Plan, writes Brian Wilson. THERE are lesson to be learnt from the independent examiner's report on the draft Upper Eden Neighbourhood...
24.12.2012
One in five people in the UK live in or around small rural towns. But can they thrive? Jessick Sellick investigates. One in five people in the UK live in or around small rural towns. But can they...
02.12.2012
NEW research suggests that the type of housing available in rural areas is what most explains its lack of affordability, finds Brian Wilson. NEW research suggests that the type of housing available in rural areas is what most...
11.11.2012
RURAL communities need capacity-building support if they are all to meet the challenge of austerity, writes Brian Wilson. RURAL communities need capacity-building support if they are all to meet the challenge of austerity, writes Brian Wilson. ...
05.11.2012
WHAT support is available to help our much loved coastal places create jobs and prosperity? Jessica Sellick investigates. The furthest point from the coastline in England and Wales is only 110 kilometres and a large proportion of the...
01.10.2012
Many NHS colleagues and other public service providers have had a torrid few years wrestling with the consequences of austerity measures and the implications this has for resourcing key public services, including health. While the policy impacts of...
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HOT TOPICS
Public Sector Funding
The RSN demands fairer funding from Central Government who have historically and systematically underfunded rural areas.
Barriers to Access
The RSN campaigns to help rural residents overcome multiple access barriers to key services which includes poor transport and broadband.
Future of Rural Areas
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
Rural Health and Wellbeing
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
Rural Vulnerability
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.
Rural Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
Rural Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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