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LATEST
MAJOR BOOST TO THE CAMPAIGN FOR A RURAL STRATEGY:
The Independent Food, Farming & Countryside Commission hosted by the RSA in its report launched on Tuesday 16th July ‘Our Future in the Land’ has added its voice to the calls by the RSN and the House of Lords Select Committee for a comprehensive Rural Strategy (more to follow)
Newsletters
20.05.2019
Welcome to the latest newsletter from the Rural Vulnerability Service - brought to you by the Rural Services Network and the Rural England CIC in association with Calor . The vulnerability service aims to disseminate information about three key...
20.05.2019
In Hinterland this week - In Hinterland this week, rural areas at the cutting of edge of climate change impacts, the NHS in its short staffed and variable service standards manifestations, not enough care provision and the challenges of waiting for...
13.05.2019
13 May 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 (7 May - 10 May) On Tuesday 7,...
13.05.2019
News from RSN Free bus pass the key to happiness Following a recommendation in the recent Lords Rural Economy report that the Government review free bus passes for over-60s, the...
13.05.2019
In Hinterland this week - rural places as settings for post modern crime, pensions – both in terms of GPs and an unjustified attack on public sector pensioners, direct action on recycling, the economic scorecard for farming in 2018/19 and finally...
07.05.2019
07 May 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 (27 April - 3 May) On Tuesday 30,...
07.05.2019
Welcome to the latest Spotlight on Transport - brought to you by the Rural Services Network and the Rural England CIC in association with Calor . The vulnerability service aims to disseminate information about three key rural issues: fuel...
07.05.2019
In Hinterland this week - controversy in the countryside revealing some interest insights about the balance between the work of “Executive Agencies” and Government Departments, frustration around the failure of national policy in aspects of Education and the NHS to really...
01.05.2019
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 Village Hall Improvement Grant Fund – Action...
01.05.2019
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 ...
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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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