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05.11.2018
We are thrilled by the ever-increasing interest in the Rural Services Partnership and the variety of organisations that have joined this month are a clear example of its diverse representation. This month we’ve been joined by Vectos , The...
05.11.2018
In Hinterland this week - A couple of controversial energy stories: one about energy debt and one about fracking, sad stories about the challenges around – farmers under pressure, the slow death of meals on wheels and the negative profiling of...
29.10.2018
29 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 (22 - 16 October) On Monday 22 the...
29.10.2018
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 lack mains...
29.10.2018
In Hinterland this week - The Budget takes on significant prominence in Hinterland this week, with a number of stories which speak positively to rural communities. We have the dark side in terms of the contribution of Universal Credit to rough...
22.10.2018
22 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 (15 - 19 October) → On Tuesday morning...
22.10.2018
Welcome to the latest newsletter from the Rural Vulnerability Service - brought to you by the Rural Services Network and the Rural England CIC in association with Calor . The vulnerability service aims to disseminate information about three key...
22.10.2018
In Hinterland this week - poor public sector procurement practice, the “skill” of procurement is given far too much “professional” emphasis in local government in my view; the consequences of people setting up ambulance services for profit; rising waste costs linked...
15.10.2018
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 Social Housing Green Paper – views sought...
15.10.2018
15 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 (8 - 12 October) On Wednesday 10thOctober, seven...
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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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