The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Newsletters
13.01.2020
13 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 (06 Januray - 12January) On 19 December 2019,...
13.01.2020
Hinterland this week some hard hitting stories about children in care and domestic abuse. A trio of “gentler” stories about rural economy and the environment and finally – the therapeutic value of shared GP appointments... * * *...
07.01.2020
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 Transforming Places through Heritage Grants – Architectural...
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...
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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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