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Analysis & Commentary
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...
22.04.2012
WILL large-scale conservation areas lead to a living, working, protected and vibrant countryside? WILL a dozen new large-scale conservation areas protect England's rural environment? Or will they create a picture postcard countryside? Jessica Sellick investigates. People...
31.03.2012
THE final version of the government's National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has been revised for the better, writes Brian Wilson. THE final version of the government's National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has been revised for the better, writes...
11.03.2012
ARE there any issues coming out of welfare reform for those in rural housing? Stuart Davies finds out. ARE there any issues coming out of welfare reform for those in rural housing? Stuart Davies finds out. ...
23.01.2012
SHOULD the government heed MPs' advice and make significant changes to its draft planning policy? DUNCAN Hartley asks whether the government should heed MPs' advice and make significant changes to its draft planning policy. As 2011...
12.12.2011
The revitalised Right to Buy - what does it mean for rural communities? Stuart Davies investigates. The revitalised Right to Buy - what does it mean for rural communities? Stuart Davies investigates. So the Chancellor's autumn...
03.07.2011
RURAL areas mustn't lose out on the provision of new affordable homes, argues independent housing consultant Stuart Davies. RURAL areas mustn't lose out on the provision of new affordable homes, argues independent housing consultant Stuart Davies. The latest...
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...
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...
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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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