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02.10.2018
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. OCTOBER 2018 RSN DRAFT RESPONSE SERVICE: This...
01.10.2018
01 October 2018 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 - 28 September) The Government published the...
01.10.2018
The Rural Services Partnership continues to go from strength to strength The RSP membership is very diverse representing those, both in the private and third sector, who wish to work with the Rural Services Network to fight for a...
01.10.2018
Its hard to find generally interesting rural stories this week with the political winds blowing around the party conference season. Apologies if some of this shows through in the articles I have selected. Housing, Education and field sports are my...
24.09.2018
24 September 2018 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 - 21 September) On...
24.09.2018
This newsletter is provided by the Rural Services Network. It includes a roundup of rural stories featuring on rural communities and village services. Post Office results showed profit rise ...
24.09.2018
In Hinterland this week a range of less than optimistic stories – it seems to be a sign of the times! Councils at financial breaking point, housing crisis, species crossing TB, arrogant gourmets and a negative glimpse at future holiday...
17.09.2018
17 September 2018 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 - 14 September) On...
17.09.2018
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Agriculture Bill introduced at Parliament The Agriculture Bill was introduced to the House...
17.09.2018
This week sad reflections on just how much our sector has shrunk over the last decade. A very chastening storiy about the NHS, the Anglican Church as a social policy dynamo relevant to rural areas and the wolves are circling...
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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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