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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...
17.02.2012
WARWICKSHIRE has become the latest county to unveil major funding to improve rural broadband connections. Funding for improved broadband connectivity in rural areas was rubber stamped by Warwickshire County Council on Thursday (16 February). A total of...
15.02.2012
THE Rural Services Network is looking for examples of good practice in rural service delivery. The call for evidence is part of a commission from Defra , led by Rural Innovation . Stakeholders are being asked to...
12.02.2012
THE Liberal Democrats have urged the government to abandon plans to abolish the Commission for Rural Communities. Lib Dem rural spokesman Andrew George MP said the government should instead beef up its plans for rural policy by retaining...
10.02.2012
RURAL communities in East Sussex are being urged to join the push for superfast broadband. Residents and businesses are being asked to join an East Sussex County Council campaign for better access to reliable and faster broadband within...
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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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