The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Newsletters
07.12.2020
7 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 (30 November - 6 December) On Monday 30th...
01.12.2020
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...
01.12.2020
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 ...
30.11.2020
30 November 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 (23 November - 29 November) On Monday 23rd...
30.11.2020
In Hinterland this week - rural broadband, Brexit, digital transport, nurses, vaccinations and your holiday carbon footprint. Read on…. * * * Rural broadband: Where has all the money gone? Whilst we have all been watching...
23.11.2020
23 November 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 (16 November - 22 November) On Monday 16th...
16.11.2020
16 November 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 (9 November - 15 November) On Monday 9th...
16.11.2020
In Hinterland this week - rural broadband, driverless vehicles, Brexit, the wonderful secret of Barnard Castle, further challenges to the NHS and the retirement of a local broadband legend. * * * Fibre broadband: The cost of...
09.11.2020
9 November 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 (2 November - 8 November) On Monday 2nd...
03.11.2020
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 Return to Play Fund – Sport England...
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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
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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