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Postponement of the 24/02/2020 West Midlands Regional Seminar
Taking into account the current weather & flooding situation across the country we have decided to postpone the West Midlands Regional Seminar which was supposed to take place this upcoming Monday, 24th of February 2020 at Stafford Borough Council.
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07.01.2020
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 ...
06.01.2020
06 Januray 2020 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 (30 December - 05 January) The Department for...
06.01.2020
Happy New Year!!! In Hinterland this week: potholes, fly-tippers and rogue landlords on the negative side of the account; almshouses and rural cosmopolitans on the plus side and a reminder that sadly, there is no easy route to post Christmas...
30.12.2019
Happy New Year to you all. I think 2019 will be considered as a seminal bridge into the next decade. My stories this week reflect some enduring themes from the last decade – the changing role of towns, mental health...
23.12.2019
23 December 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 (16 December - 22 December ) On Monday...
18.12.2019
This newsletter on rural health is provided for the RSN and the Rural Health and Care Alliance It includes a roundup of rural health news, research, learning and best practice. If you have any information you wish to share with other...
16.12.2019
16 December 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 (9 December - 15 December ) Parliament was...
16.12.2019
The RSN is calling on government to produce a fully funded, comprehensive rural strategy. In this strategy there are a number of areas which we believe are linked, and need to be addressed to produce a vibrant rural community. One...
16.12.2019
In the last Hinterland of the year can I wish you all Merry Christmas. I’m afraid there aren’t many laughs in this week’s edition unless you like dogs.... We cover falling quality of life expectations, village greens, threats to public...
09.12.2019
9 December 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 (2 December - 8 December ) The Government...
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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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