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18.01.2021
18 January 2021 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 (11 January - 17 January) On Monday 11th...
18.01.2021
In Hinterland this week, village halls, food security, broadband, Cornwall and communes… * * * Rural charities to celebrate 100 years of village halls Great to see that notwithstanding all the challenges of the last 10...
11.01.2021
11 January 2021 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 (4 January - 10 January) On Monday 4th...
05.01.2021
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 National Lottery Heritage Fund The National...
05.01.2021
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 Consultationst here ...
04.01.2021
4 January 2021 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 (28 December 2020 - 3 January 2021) On...
04.01.2021
Welcome to 2021. Hinterland looks forward to some relief from the pandemic on the horizon. I have found a number of covid-story many with optimistic tones to start the new year, but which also demonstrate we are not out of...
21.12.2020
21 December 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 (14 December - 20 December) On Monday 14th...
14.12.2020
14 December 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 (7 December - 13 December) On the 8th...
14.12.2020
In Hinterland this week - some great coverage for the Rural Health and Care Alliance as it campaigns on rural health inequalities, Brexit worries, planning, housing and hunting, topped off by an uncertain Queen’s Speech… * * *...
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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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