The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Analysis & Commentary
03.02.2009
True examples of joined up working are hard to find, writes Darren Cole. EVERY new consultation paper and initiative that flows from Hazel Blears’ department seems to talk about the need for closer working relationships with partners and third...
16.01.2009
TRADITIONAL markets can be central to town regeneration, says Helen Fairweather. Traditional markets can be central to town centre regeneration, says Helen Fairweather, a consultant with Resources for Change (R4C). MANY people believe traditional street and indoor...
25.09.2008
LOCAL councils must do more to support local businesses, says Mel Staton. LOCAL councils must do more to support local businesses, says Mel Staton. A COMMON criticism leveled at procurement functions is that the drive for cost savings means...
05.08.2008
Linda Walton wonders if the rural economy should be better supported. In my opinion, it's the people, the businesses and their communities that shape our rural heartland. Yet straight away I can hear some people saying that I'm forgetting our...
04.08.2008
PROBLEMS of rurality seem to be intractable, writes Gordon Morris. PROBLEMS associated with rurality and life in the countryside appear to be intractable, writes Gordon Morris. Associated with access to services, employment, and leisure, they are functions...
22.07.2008
FASTER broadband could again leave rural areas behind, says Brian Wilson. A BT plan to invest £1.5billion to invest £1.5 billion in “next generation” broadband infrastructure threatens to leave rural areas behind, writes Brian Wilson. The...
21.07.2008
NIGEL CURRY reflects on damage inflicted by town and country planning. Since World War Two we have had an ethic of ‘no development’ in the countryside, born of a wartime need to tackle food shortages. "Every agricultural acre counts,"...
07.03.2008
The government must help students with transport, says Sue Dutton. It's hard to get an education if your college or school is miles away and you can't afford to take a bus, pay the train fare or...
07.02.2008
PUBLIC services are a critical beneficiary of innovation, says Jonathan Kestenbaum. From NHS Direct to congestion charging, new ideas in the public sector have the potential to create real public value and transform the services landscape. Jonathan Kestenbaum:...
06.02.2008
ECONOMIC development is hurting the countryside, says Nigel Curry. Nigel Curry reflects on the damage that current economic development policies are inflicting on the countryside. Last year’s Treasury Sub-national Review (SNR) put the Department for Business, Enterprise and...
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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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