The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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A monthly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current funding opportunities - Download a printable version of the Funding Digest here VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme – Groundwork UK ...
A brief summary of current government consultations of potential interest to RSN members. This is not intended as an exhaustive list of all relevant consultations. - Download a printable version of the Government Consultations here Modern...
MPs will get the opportunity to question the government about the progress of the ongoing Levelling Up work in the House of Commons this week. Today (Tuesday 5 December 2023), the new Local Government Minister Simon Hoare MP will...
Four analyses within the Economy Insight section of the RSN website has now been updated, examining the proportion of population that is working age (16-64 years old), economic inactivity levels, private/public sector employment and enterprise landscape, each analysed at local authority level...
A monthly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current funding opportunities - Download a printable version of the Funding Digest here Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund – Rural Payments Agency...
A brief summary of current government consultations of potential interest to RSN members. This is not intended as an exhaustive list of all relevant consultations. - Download a printable version of the Government Consultations here Simpler...
Welcome to the Autumn 2023 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight In this edition we welcome yet more new members, highlight our upcoming events and share news and best practice on rural housing, youth, community initiatives and support, health...
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network and produced in partnership with the Rural Housing Alliance, highlighting a selection of current rural housing issues and opportunities Homes England Rural Statement recognises higher rural...
A monthly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current funding opportunities - Download a printable version of the Funding Digest here Supporting Rural Communities – Royal Countryside Fund ...
A brief summary of current government consultations of potential interest to RSN members. This is not intended as an exhaustive list of all relevant consultations. - Download a printable version of the Government Consultations here Technical...
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The RSN demands fairer funding from Central Government who have historically and systematically underfunded rural areas.
The RSN campaigns to help rural residents overcome multiple access barriers to key services which includes poor transport and broadband.
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
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.
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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