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06.06.2022
In Hinterland this time – a lack of key services causing distant treatment, vegan farmers, councils and the cost of living emergency (have a look at Saunder’s dual state hypothesis!), Levelling Up and Health and NHS Food Banks for staff!!...
31.05.2022
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 Platinum Jubilee Village Halls Fund – Department...
31.05.2022
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 Consultations here ...
23.05.2022
In Hinterland this time, a bevvy of stories about rural connectivity, a really interesting explanation of why job demand is booming in rural areas, some real lived experience around the explosion in the cost of living and a highly fashionable...
09.05.2022
This week another useful report confirming what we already know about the challenges facing rural England, A&E reflections, Sport in the Countryside, who is to blame for the pressure put on care homes by the policy of discharging people with...
04.05.2022
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 Neighbourhood Planning Grant Funding – Locality DLUHC...
04.05.2022
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 Consultations here ...
03.05.2022
Welcome to the Spring 2022 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight After a relaxing May Bank Holiday, we’re delighted to share with you a selection of best practice member articles, showing casing all things rural! Whether you’re interested in ...
25.04.2022
In Hinterland this week: the cost of living crisis through a rural lens, mass trespass, poor housing, schools, towns and Rising Damp! * * * Labour calls for emergency budget over cost of living crisis In view...
11.04.2022
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 2022 – dates...
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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.
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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