The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Please note that our North West Regional Seminar which will be held at Lancashire County Council on the 07/10/19 is now fully booked up.
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Newsletters
16.09.2019
16 September 2019 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 (16 September - 22 September) On Saturday 14,...
16.09.2019
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Rural Economy front and centre at National Rural Conference ‘Creating vibrant rural...
16.09.2019
In Hinterland this week - notwithstanding portents of future doom this week Hinterland profiles some really dynamic examples of world class farming innovation; it seeks to debunk the old emotive greenbelt chestnut, it celebrates the role of the bus in...
09.09.2019
09 September 2019 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 (2 September - 8 September) On Sunday 1,...
09.09.2019
Welcome to the latest Spotlight on Transport - brought to you by the Rural Services Network and the Rural England CIC in association with Calor . The vulnerability service aims to disseminate information about three key rural issues: fuel...
09.09.2019
In Hinterland this week - a review of special education needs costs, a grim funding future for Local Government, failing hospitals, growers glimpse hope in the prospect of migrant workers being able to stay (at least for now!), the RSN...
04.09.2019
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 Local Digital Fund – Ministry of Housing,...
04.09.2019
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 ...
02.09.2019
02 September 2019 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 (26 August - 1 September) On Monday 26,...
02.09.2019
Welcome to the latest Spotlight on Fuel Poverty - brought to you by the Rural Services Network and the Rural England CIC in association with Calor . Limited options for fuel in rural localities – many of which...
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HOT TOPICS
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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