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02.06.2020
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 Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme – Department for...
02.06.2020
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. → Download a printable version of the Government Consultationst here ...
01.06.2020
1 June 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 (25 May - 31 May) On Tuesday 26th...
01.06.2020
This week we start with a non Covid story about railways. We then go on to look at the impact of the virus in terms of charities, its uneven economic consequences, evidence that people are tiring of the lockdown and...
26.05.2020
Welcome to the May 2020 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight We are delighted by how many Rural Service Partnership members have submitted stories this month. This jam-packed edition of Spotlight showcases the diverse work undertaken by our member organisations,...
26.05.2020
26 May 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 (18 May - 24 May) On Monday 18th...
26.05.2020
Mixed prospects for rural businesses reported in Hinterland this week. If they need help the new national centre for rural economy and its approaching £4 million of grant funding might be the place to drop in. Warnings about post lockdown...
18.05.2020
18 May 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 (11 May - 17 May) COVID-19 update ...
18.05.2020
This week thoughts for restarting the economy, predictions about the impact on housing, the crucial role of the Voluntary and Community sector in keeping rural places viable and the challenges to it and some very helpful tips on how to...
11.05.2020
11 May 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 (4 May - 10 May) Gareth Bacon MP...
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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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