The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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LATEST
MAJOR BOOST TO THE CAMPAIGN FOR A RURAL STRATEGY:
The Independent Food, Farming & Countryside Commission hosted by the RSA in its report launched on Tuesday 16th July ‘Our Future in the Land’ has added its voice to the calls by the RSN and the House of Lords Select Committee for a comprehensive Rural Strategy (more to follow)
Meetings
28.01.2019
Notes of the Rural Economy Group The meeting was held at the LGA, 18 Smith Square, Westminster, and London SW1P 3HZ. - To download the agenda and papers associated for this meeting, click here ...
28.01.2019
Notes of last SPARSE Rural Special Interest Group meeting on 28 January 2019 - held at the LGA, Smith Square 1&2, Ground Floor, 18 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3HZ - To download the agenda and papers associated for...
14.01.2019
To download the agenda and the papers associated with the meeting click here To download these minutes of the meeting click here Present: Cllr Cecilia Motley, Chair – RSN Cllr Robert Heseltine First...
10.12.2018
Notes from the Rural Services Network Yorkshire Seminar/Meeting Kindly hosted by Harrogate Borough Council 10th December 2018 To download a copy of these minutes click here To download a copy of the agenda for...
28.11.2018
Minutes of the House of Lords' Panel on Rural Issues Room N, Portcullis House, Westminster, London Wednesday 28th November 2018 10 am - 12 midday. In Attendance: Rt Rev Christine Hardman –...
12.11.2018
- To download the agenda and papers associated for this meeting, click here - To download these minutes for this meeting, click here - To download the attendance list for this meeting, click ...
12.11.2018
The Apologies list can be found here The Attendance list can be found at the bottom of these minutes To download the agenda associated for this meeting, click here To download these minutes for this...
08.10.2018
Notes from the Rural Services Network North West Regional Seminar/Meeting Kindly hosted by Lancashire County Council 8th October 2018 To download a copy of these minutes click here To download a copy of the agenda...
24.09.2018
To download the agenda and the papers associated with the meeting click here To download these minutes of the meeting click here Present - Cllr Cecilia Motley (Chairman) Cllr Philip Sanders, Cllr Robert Heseltine, Cllr...
09.07.2018
Notes from the Rural Services Network East Midlands & East Anglia Regional Seminar/Meeting Kindly hosted by Huntingdonshire District Council 9th July 2018 To download a copy of these minutes click here To download a copy...
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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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