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Analysis & Commentary
13.09.2017
A think piece by Dr Gary Bosworth (University of Lincoln) on David Goodhart's best-seller The Road to Somewhere; The new tribes shaping British politics" in light of his presentation to the RSN conference in Cheltenham. David Goodhart's...
21.08.2017
Where next for rural adult education and learning? Jessica Sellick investigates. Back in July 2016, the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Adult Education published a report it had commissioned from the University of Warwick into the needs of adult learners....
17.08.2017
There’s a powerful case for fuel poverty initiatives that target rural areas. But are we overlooking a related concern, asks Brian Wilson. There’s a powerful case for fuel poverty initiatives that target rural areas. But are we overlooking a...
14.08.2017
Broadband expert Daniel Heery answers the Top Five questions asked about obtaining faster rural internet access. Broadband expert Daniel Heery answers the Top Five most frequently asked questions by delegates at rural events. 1. Why can’t BT...
30.07.2017
How do policy makers recognise the needs of Britain's island communities? Jessica Sellick investigates. While islands are areas of land surrounded by water, many are little more than barren rock with few plants on them and others are amongst...
09.07.2017
What do changing government finances mean for rural communities? Jessica Sellick investigates. Money that Government spends on public goods and services can be broken down and understood in different ways : from total managed expenditure (TME) to departmental expenditure limits...
19.06.2017
How we can involve rural communities in the meaningful design, planning and delivery of rural services? Jessica Sellick investigates. Many rural communities feel “stuck in the middle” - schools, health centres, social care, leisure and so on aren’t quite...
07.05.2017
With many local bank branches disappearing and a growing emphasis on digital services, what can be done to tackle financial exclusion in rural places? Jessica Sellick investigates. Many people in the UK lack access to even the most basic...
20.04.2017
Many third sector organisations are proving resilient, but others are struggling, finds Brian Wilson. Many third sector organisations are proving resilient, but others are struggling, finds Brian Wilson. Think tank IPPR North is embarked on a...
02.04.2017
Is the government putting [rural] infrastructure at the centre of its economic policy and industrial strategy? Jessica Sellick investigates. From the invention of the steam engine and World Wide Web, to splitting an atom and making a jet engine;...
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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.
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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