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Observatory (Archive)
15.03.2013
The transition through life from late teen to young adulthood presents a number of choices socially, professionally and academically. For many young adults living in rural areas, the choice to continue education to a higher level brings with it the...
12.03.2013
How much more might the rural driver be contributing in motoring tax revenue than their urban neighbour? The following analysis takes a look at this question, and presents an analysis that attempts to provide an answer. - Motoring Tax...
08.03.2013
This analysis of Total Individual Insolvencies demonstrates the challenging financial times that we are all faced with. The analysis allows the user to select a member authority for which the information is of interest, and presents the data in chronological...
07.03.2013
This analysis looks at house prices for the period Q1-Q4 2015, for a chosen authority and housing type. Comparison is provided to the regional, English and rural/urban housing prices. The analysis will continue to be brought up to date...
06.03.2013
This analysis of Economic Activity presents a view over time plus a rural average of the relative economic activity/inactivity experienced within a local authority area. The economic activity rate measures the proportion of the working age population (16-64) who...
04.03.2013
Modern life can be fast paced and time pressured. This is true whether one is living in an urban environment or the contemporary rural idyll. The following spreadsheet demonstrates how for all key service destinations and for all modes of...
14.02.2013
This analysis presents the average number of cars or vans per household for rural and urban communities - Car Ownership - Analysis User Guide Census 2011 data relating to car or van availability allowed a simple calculation...
14.02.2013
Deaths from land transport accidents due to alcohol is a particular issue for rural areas. The following analysis looks at this issue and provides an opportunity to consider what might be causing the variances between local authority areas. -...
14.02.2013
This analysis provides an insight into the usage os Taxis in rural commmunities and compares these trends to urban counterparts. - The use of taxis in rural communities...
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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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