The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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LATEST
MAJOR BOOST TO THE CAMPAIGN FOR A RURAL STRATEGY:
The Independent Food, Farming & Countryside Commission hosted by the RSA in its report launched on Tuesday 16th July ‘Our Future in the Land’ has added its voice to the calls by the RSN and the House of Lords Select Committee for a comprehensive Rural Strategy (more to follow)
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10.06.2019
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Call for a National Rural Strategy gains momentum The Rural Services Network...
10.06.2019
In Hinterland this week - a reluctantly growing rural workforce, Cornish town seeks GP, food prices on the brink of an October revolution (in a bad way), should libraries “stick to their knitting”? an exciting devolved adventure in Banking and the...
04.06.2019
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...
04.06.2019
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 ...
03.06.2019
03 June 2019 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 (27 May - 2 June) Parliament was in...
03.06.2019
Welcome to the latest Spotlight on Fuel Poverty - brought to you by the Rural Services Network and the Rural England CIC in association with Calor . Limited options for fuel in rural localities – many of which...
03.06.2019
In Hinterland this week - declining numbers of GP surgeries, spatial inequality, reducing budgets, twee views of the countryside, rural labour market challenges and a scary crow. Read on.... * * * GP surgery closures in...
28.05.2019
28 May 2019 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 - 26 May) On Saturday 18,...
28.05.2019
In Hinterland this week - Ihe challenges of supporting the elderly and vulnerable young people in the context of two stories about personal care and special needs, nurses, migrants and on the lighter side potatoes and mushy peas! Read on... ...
20.05.2019
20 May 2019 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 (13 May - 19 May) On Tuesday 14,...
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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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