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26.07.2021
12 July 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 (19 July - 25 July) On 20th July...
19.07.2021
In Hinterland this week – we profile the release of the National Food Strategy and the Environmental Justice Commission report. We also think about the gulf in political appointment culture and practice between local and national government and we look...
06.07.2021
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 England Woodland Creation Offer – Forestry Commission...
06.07.2021
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 ...
05.07.2021
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 Rural Housing Week 2021 is here!...
05.07.2021
In Hinterland this week – local authorities in financial trouble, planning challenges, John Lewis and an interesting diversification agenda, mental health problems for rural mums exacerbated by Covid, archaeological challenges and an interesting new job in Wales. * * ...
21.06.2021
In this edition of Hinterland - the cost of staycations, the strange and troubled evolution of local food, health inequalities made worse by the pandemic and as we begin to open up some inspirational places to visit for a pint....
07.06.2021
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Innovation levels in urban and rural micro businesses Research by the National...
02.06.2021
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 Funds to support the uptake of neighbourhood...
02.06.2021
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 ...
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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.
Rural Health and Wellbeing
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
Rural 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.
Rural Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
Rural Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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