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14.09.2020
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 features prominently at National Rural Conference The National Rural...
14.09.2020
14 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 (7 September - 13 September) On Monday 7th...
14.09.2020
It’s the first virtual RSN Conference this week. I hope to see many of you there. We have six stories here about increasing residential interest in villages, free trade threats to farmers, Doctors, Care Homes and Testing and finish in...
07.09.2020
7 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 (31 August - 6 September) On Wednesday 2nd...
02.09.2020
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 Green Homes Grant Scheme – Department for...
02.09.2020
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. SEPTEMBER 2020 RSN DRAFT RESPONSE SERVICE: This...
01.09.2020
1 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 (24 August - 30 August) On Monday 24th...
01.09.2020
This time in Hinterland: a worrying report on the mental health challenges facing young people in rural areas, a personal testimony about the challenges of poor broadband access in rural areas, too much litter, too few buses and the growing...
24.08.2020
24 August 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 (17 August - 23 August) On Monday 17th...
17.08.2020
17 August 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 (10 August - 16 August) Last week was...
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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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