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28.09.2020
The Affordable Housing Commission’s new report ‘A National Housing Conversion Fund: buying properties to boost affordable housing supply’ was published last week The report calls on the government to prepare a National Housing Conversion Fund for England to help...
28.09.2020
Somerset County Gazette and South West Farmer have reported on YouGov research, commissioned by the Samaritans showing that nearly half (45 per cent) of men aged between 20 and 59 in rural communities in the UK have experienced feelings of...
28.09.2020
The Times has reported on warning from telecommunications firms that the Government risks missing its target of delivering gigabit broadband speeds to all parts of the UK by 2025, as rural consumers are at risk of being left behind by...
28.09.2020
Farming UK has covered reports that rural businesses still face 'exceptional challenges' despite the Chancellor's Winter Economy Plan announced last week Further to his announcement that the Autumn Budget will be cancelled, Chancellor Rishi Sunak MP (Con) announced details...
28.09.2020
Nursery World has reported on warnings from English councils that up to one in 10 childcare providers could close this winter, and that as many as one in four are at risk in rural areas according to a survey by...
28.09.2020
Several news outlets have followed up on the Rural Coalition’s calls for Government to commit equitable funding for rural areas to support England’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic Papers and broadcasters including BBC Radio 4’s Farming Today, Farmers...
28.09.2020
We know that many of our members are small business owners and the ongoing crisis is likely to be hitting you hard To offer you support we've partnered with Be the Business , to give small business owners based...
28.09.2020
28 September 2020 Below is an RSN review of last week's rural related politics as well as a look forward to the week ahead: Last week in politics (21 September - 27 September) On Monday 21st...
25.09.2020
The National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF) is launching a brand new free online conference in October focussed on how to futureproof the rural arts sector Called “Horizons”, the 4-day conference will be online and digital, taking place every Tuesday...
21.09.2020
WARNING OVER ACCESS TO COVID-19 TESTING FOR RURAL SOCIAL CARE SECTOR Fears also raised for closure of rural care homes if funding gap not plugged Social care staff and users in rural areas are facing significant barriers...
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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.
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The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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