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05.01.2021
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 ...
04.01.2021
Welcome to 2021. Hinterland looks forward to some relief from the pandemic on the horizon. I have found a number of covid-story many with optimistic tones to start the new year, but which also demonstrate we are not out of...
14.12.2020
In Hinterland this week - some great coverage for the Rural Health and Care Alliance as it campaigns on rural health inequalities, Brexit worries, planning, housing and hunting, topped off by an uncertain Queen’s Speech… * * *...
08.12.2020
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Rural Economy Toolkit launched The Institute of Economic Development (IED) and the...
07.12.2020
Welcome to the first edition of the Rural Beacon from the Rural Services Network! We are sending you this newsletter as you are one of the nominated Members for your Local Authority. We will be sending four...
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
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...
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...
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.
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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