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04.03.2012
INDEPENDENT shops are vital to the revival of Britain's high streets and market towns, suggests a survey. Nearly eight in ten local people believe local producers – such as a butcher or baker – are critical to the...
01.03.2012
The government's competition watchdog has issued a call for evidence of the challenges faced by people in remote communities. The Office of Fair Trading said it wanted to understand more about the issues faced by consumers and businesses...
29.02.2012
A £60m rural grant scheme will turn ambitious business plans into reality, claims the government. The Rural Economy Grant scheme was launched by Defra secretary Caroline Spelman on Wednesday (29 February). Grants – which could be worth...
28.02.2012
DEFRA is recruiting new members to five positions on the department's Civil Society Advisory Board. The opportunity is open to anybody with a strong understanding of civil society and its interface with government. Applicants will join the...
28.02.2012
A SHORT film called "Over the hill?" aims to raise awareness about the reality of growing old in the countryside. The film is being launched at the Borderlines Film Festival in Herefordshire on Wednesday (29 February) by Mavis...
27.02.2012
TV presenter Matt Baker is joining experts to discuss innovative business ideas to rejuvenate rural villages. The Countryfile and One Show presenter is speaking at the Big Lottery Fund's Village SOS national conference on Monday (27 February). ...
24.02.2012
MPs have called on the government to help protect rural cyclists by improving road safety. Speaking in the House of Commons, Liberal Democrat MP Tim Farron (South Lakes) highlighted the need for better protections and training for cyclists....
22.02.2012
RURAL residents are being asked to give their views on library services in East Sussex. A three-month review by East Sussex County Council is examining how it provides rural and mobile library services across the county. The...
21.02.2012
FEARS over rural bank closures have prompted a debate in Parliament. The Westminster Hall debate on Tuesday (21 February) follows recent rural branch closures by HSBC and Barclays. It was secured by Liberal Democrat MP Roger Williams...
20.02.2012
SPENDING cuts mean a challenging future for rural development networks, warns a report. Networks play an important role in building community capacity, says the study by the Carnegie UK Trust . But the climate of austerity and...
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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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