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22.07.2019
In Hinterland this week - we concentrate on crime issues. Knife crime is rising, hidden domestic abuse in rural areas is profiled and a third of Police Authorities have no strategy for tackling rural crime. On other fronts we also...
18.07.2019
We are thrilled to be hosting our annual National Rural Conference by kind permission of the University of Gloucestershire at its Park Campus in Cheltenham in early September. We are also proud that for the second year running, the...
15.07.2019
15 July 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 (08 July - 14 July) On Tuesday 9,...
15.07.2019
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 Rural Conference 2019 booking open ...
15.07.2019
In Hinterland this week - a strong health undertow to our stories, supplemented by some thoughts on the challenges to sustainability in rural places from plastic and the planning system! And Finally a starry story from Cheshire. R ead on.......
10.07.2019
July 2019 Edition In this edition of Casebook: back to school asthma, the challenges of obesity in rural areas, the NHS as a climate change leader, pensions and their implications and the ongoing process of ignoring the adult...
08.07.2019
08 July 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 (01 July - 07 July) On Tuesday 2,...
08.07.2019
In Hinterland this week – This week in Hinterland the LGA warns about the future and rural local authority areas, blooming road verges, the “Brexit of the Lambs”, older people living in poor conditions, radon gas and we finish with...
02.07.2019
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 Resource Action Fund The Resource Action...
02.07.2019
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. JULY 2019 RSN DRAFT RESPONSE SERVICE: This...
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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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