The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Yorkshire Regional Seminar - Change of date
Due to the General Election, the Yorkshire & Humber regional seminar has been postponed from 9th Dec to Wed 15th January at North Yorkshire County Council. Invitations to follow!
Observatory (Archive)
13.05.2016
Jobs Density is an indicator of labour demand within an area, and as such is an important measure of the strength of the economy. This analysis looks to present this information in a form that allows a view over time,...
20.04.2016
Apprenticeships provide an important route into skilled employment, and as such are an important factor driving an areas economy. This analysis provides a picture of apprenticeship programme participation for a chosen local authority area, and provides comparison to either another...
04.02.2016
The provision of affordable housing in rural areas is an issue that has many implications for the future of communities. As such, the analysis 'A Brief Look at Housing' uses housing statistics published by the Department for Communities & Local...
13.11.2015
This analysis provides a view over time (2010 to 2014) of the economic activity of households within a local authority area of your choice. - Analysis of economic activity of households - Analysis User Guide...
15.10.2015
The Living Wage is calculated according to the basic cost of living in the UK. The following analysis looks at the proportion of employee jobs paid less than the living wage in a chosen local authority area. Analysis of...
15.10.2015
A brief look at the location of UK regular forces personnel and their importance to rural communities - for the analysis click here...
15.07.2015
When looking at the social mix of people living in the most rural settlements, there is a strong feeling among many that the needs of the poorest are not being met by the provision of sufficient affordable housing, .... (to...
02.06.2015
The below spreadsheet provides for your convenience a quick lookup of road length by road type in your local authority and region. - Road Length Quick Lookup Analysis - Analysis User Guide...
29.05.2015
Absence from school can have a profound effect on a pupils academic progress and career prospects later in life. To get a better understanding of the situation in your local authority area, this analysis looks at absenteeism based both on...
10.02.2015
The Active People Survey tracks the number of people taking part in sport at region, county sport partnership and local authority level. We have used the results from the ASP8 to present this analysis that we hope will help our...
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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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