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Analysis & Commentary
03.10.2010
AXING rights of way services would devastate the rural economy, argues Marilyn Meeks. A multi-billion pound rural economy, could be in peril if public sector cuts ignore the lessons of the foot and mouth crisis and axe rights...
01.09.2010
A supermarket ombudsman would help rural retailers thrive, says Ken Parsons. The Budget announcement of a rise in the standard rate of VAT to 20% surprised nobody. But retailers could be excused thinking that the timing of its...
28.07.2010
Rural expert Gordon Morris has big doubts about the government's drive for a “Big Society”. DAVID Cameron’s Big Society speech about liberalism, empowerment, freedom, liberating people from the responsibility-sapping controlling hands of central government, and his intention to...
29.04.2010
GLOBAL comparisons of rural issues can be both informative and misleading, writes Brian Wilson. Comparing the way different countries address rural issues not only shows things can be done differently, but the context may be quite different too....
09.04.2010
WHAT will rural England look after the general election? Robert Bullard gives his predictions. ‘Dead certs’: 1) More affordable housing Both main parties are promising to build more rural affordable housing -...
21.02.2010
The massive shortfall in affordable housing is still a critical rural issue, says Charley May. THE lack of affordable housing in rural areas is widely recognised as one of the most serious threats facing the countryside. Longterm...
29.01.2010
A cold winter has made an already challenging year harder for rural businesses, says Charley May. ISOLATION from major transport infrastructure means many rural areas have borne the worst of an exceptionally cold winter. The disruption is...
22.01.2010
THE countryside remains an enigma for far too many children, says Charley May. Most people agree that being in the great outdoors is good for children. They can burn off excess energy, test their co-ordination, build self-esteem...
15.11.2009
Micro-finance schemes can help rural people into employment, says Jaki Bayly. Micro-finance schemes can help disadvantaged rural people into employment, says Jaki Bayly. EVIDENCE from a small scale research project suggests micro-finance schemes have the potential...
06.11.2009
Changes to licensing legislation continue to ignite debate, writes Brian Wilson. CHANGES to licensing legislation continue to ignite rural debate, writes Brian Wilson. Changes introduced by 2003 legislation to the licensing system for the sale...
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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.
Health and Wellbeing
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
Vulnerability
Tackling a collection of circumstances which leaves many rural residents vulnerable is a key issue for the RSN.
Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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