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15.01.2012
REVISED mobile plans unveiled by Ofcom aim to bring broadband access to more rural 'not-spots'. The telecom watchdog has increased the proportion of the UK population it wants covered by the next generation super-fast 4G mobile spectrum. It...
11.01.2012
RURAL campaigners want further changes to the government's plans for a high-speed rail link between London and Birmingham. Revised proposals for the HS2 route – including more tunnels – was announced by transport secretary Justine Greening on Tuesday...
08.01.2012
A COMPREHENSIVE plan is needed to realise the growth potential of rural economies, say experts. The government's recent Rural Economy Growth Review was welcome but didn't go far enough, said Newcastle University's Centre for Rural Economy . ...
06.01.2012
MORE rural pubs could be saved from closure by providing community services such as post office counters, believes an MP. South Lakes MP Tim Farron (Lib Dem) called on Cumbria County Council to back his proposal to provide...
04.01.2012
A GOVERNMENT map reveals the areas of England covered by Defra's new farming and rural networks. Fourteen networks have been set up across England to identify and feed back local issues and concerns to Government to inform policy...
04.01.2012
A NEW network will give communities the chance to shape future rural policies, the government has announced. Business leaders would have a hotline to the heart of government through the creation of 14 Rural and Farming Networks, said...
02.01.2012
RURAL districts are among the local authority areas with the highest quality of life, reveals a survey. The Halifax Quality of Life Survey examined all 405 local authority districts to track where living standards are highest in the...
09.04.2009
Challenges around cohesion arise for numerous reasons within communities. Challenges around cohesion arise for numerous reasons within communities, writes RSN Online associate Tracy Turner. Many challenges around community cohesion have recently been connected with new European...
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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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