The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Future of Rural Areas
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
30.11.2020
The BBC and the Municipal Journal have reported on how pandemic has sped up the country’s journey towards a cashless society In March, ATM withdrawals fell by 60 percent, with more citizens turning online to pay for goods and...
23.11.2020
Last week, the Prime Minister set out his ambitious Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution which will create and support up to 250,000 British jobs According to the Government announcement, 'Covering clean energy, transport, nature and innovative...
23.11.2020
The BBC and Independent have reported that house prices in the South West of England have risen the fastest in the country in the last year as homeowners have sought to purchase properties away from big cities due to the...
16.11.2020
The Guardian has reported on warnings that cuts and a lack of support from central government have hampered local authority attempts to tackle climate change Three-quarters of local authorities across the UK have issued climate emergency declarations over the...
02.11.2020
The Plunkett Foundation has recently released its flagship reports into community pubs and community shops – showing both sectors to be in robust health as the country was plunged into the uncertainty of Covid-19 Plunkett’s “A Better Form of...
02.11.2020
The Yorkshire Post reports on fears that young demographics are ‘pessimistic’ about their prospects in rural communities, seeing both the effects of the pandemic and Brexit as likely to compromise their chances of a successful future The report warns...
02.11.2020
New research published by The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs ( NFYFC ) reveals how young people are pessimistic about future opportunities to live and work in rural areas and believe the pandemic will continue to affect their prospects...
26.10.2020
The Financial Times reported that regional airline Flybe could be flying again early next year after being bought by a former shareholder The airline went bankrupt in March. The Exeter-based airline, which collapsed after loan talks with the Government...
19.10.2020
Former chairman of the National Trust Simon Jenkins writes in Country Life that the Trust is failing in its conservation obligation to the countryside He argues that the new white paper on the future of British planning from the...
12.10.2020
The Local Government Chronicle reports on the launch of a new inquiry examining the effectiveness of devolution in England The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Devolution is calling for evidence on how central and local governments can work together more...
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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
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.
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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