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Analysis & Commentary
23.09.2012
DEMAND for mobile access to broadband will continue to grow rapidly in rural areas, writes Brian Wilson. DEMAND for mobile access to broadband will continue to grow rapidly in rural areas, writes Brian Wilson. In early...
03.09.2012
With increasing demands being placed upon land, can we afford to overlook the potential of the 'fringe'? Jessica Sellick investigates. Land is one of our greatest assets, providing us with basic services, underpinning the economy and highlighting national...
31.08.2012
NEW guidance aimed at local authorities assuming public health responsibilities is helpful, but it needs a rural dimension, argues Brian Wilson. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has begun to publish a series of public...
![What's [not] in the Rural Statement](/media/k2/items/cache/9cc9cd0e676f41531987bd2f50c5fb80_L.jpg "What's [not] in the Rural Statement")
27.07.2012
The government pledged to issue a rural statement this spring. It's been a long time coming, says Jessica Sellick. The government pledged to issue a rural statement this spring. It's been a long time coming, says Jessica Sellick....
26.07.2012
POLICIES to assist young people into work, training or higher education need to take account of the rural dimension according to a new report, finds Brian Wilson. POLICIES to assist young people into work, training or higher education...
08.07.2012
NEIGHBOURHOOD planning will not be for every community but the rewards could be significant, says Brian Wilson. NEIGHBOURHOOD planning will not be for every community but the rewards could be significant, says Brian Wilson. It could...
24.06.2012
Will Defra's Priorities and Business Plans create thriving rural communities? Jessica Sellick investigates. TWO years ago the Coalition Government set out a number of policy commitments over the next five years to 'rebuild the economy, unlock social mobility,...
27.05.2012
The latest welfare and housing reforms could have unforeseen rural consequences, writes Brian Wilson. The Commission for Rural Communities recently published a report, called 'Rural Housing at a Time of Economic Change', written by Anna Clarke and Sarah...
22.05.2012
IS localism meeting rural needs? Or is it hindered by apathy? Jessica Sellick investigates. Although the era of Whitehall knows best on everything and has to deliver everything has had its day, is localism meeting the needs and...
22.04.2012
A twenty-five year perspective is a reminder of some frustratingly hard-to-crack rural concerns, writes Brian Wilson. A twenty-five year perspective is a reminder of many initiatives and much policy change, but some frustratingly hard-to-crack rural concerns, writes Brian...
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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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