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22.06.2020
22 June 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 (15 June - 21 June) On Monday 15th...
22.06.2020
RSN Member Insights is the place to discover the statistics that define communities within our membership. It is regularly updated with new analyses, and these will be highlighted in the 'What's New' section of the RSN's Weekly Rural Bulletin. The...
22.06.2020
In hinterland this week, coronavirus and its impact on farmers, bringing cash back to rural settings, long term impacts of the pandemic on the NHS overall, forget the covid-19 tracing app (for now), a “told you so” story linked to...
15.06.2020
15 June 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 (8 June - 14 June) On Tuesday 9th...
15.06.2020
In Hinterland this week food, health and housing are our themes. Its been a strange week as the lockdown begins to gradually lift with much to both look forward to and be cautious about. * * * ...
08.06.2020
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise announced Newcastle University and partners will...
08.06.2020
8 June 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 (1 June - 7 June) On Tuesday 2nd...
08.06.2020
This week in Hinterland: a number of tourism related stories, some economic impacts and deeper reflections on the differential impacts of the pandemic on places and people. * * * Rural Yorkshire's residents subjected to 'misery' due...
02.06.2020
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 Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme – Department for...
02.06.2020
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 ...
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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
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.
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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