The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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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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Newsletters
09.12.2019
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Long-term, funded Rural Strategy urgently needed The RSN believes that the next...
09.12.2019
In Hinterland this week - a village pub in need of rescuing, a household name in need of support, rural through the lens of the election and a justification for the development of a Christmas hangover. Read on... * ...
03.12.2019
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 Climate Action Fund – National Lottery Community...
03.12.2019
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 ...
02.12.2019
2 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 (25 November - 1 December ) On Wednesday...
02.12.2019
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...
02.12.2019
In Hinterland this week - the political football games have reached digital and mobile proportions, the search for nurses and in the future for a mobile GP and ongoing farming uncertainty. All leavened with an interesting and missing road sign….....
25.11.2019
25 November 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 November - 24 November) The Labour Party...
25.11.2019
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...
25.11.2019
In Hinterland this week - climate capture, housing, roads, nhs staff, foxhunting and turkeys. Read on for even greater enlightenment... * * * Spending on trees in UK falls despite pledges to plant more Ive just...
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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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