The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Seminars
15.09.2011
This event will explore good practice and opportunities for innovation and partnership around the rural service delivery agenda. · Integrated flipchart · James Derounian , University of Gloucestershire · James Derounian - Handout · Gary...
15.04.2011
Making the Most of Land and the Environment Held at York St John University, this event reviewed the distinctive roles and opportunities local authorities have in the context of their local land holdings and landscapes. Speakers included: ...
15.01.2011
This event provided an update on good practice and ongoing challenges in tackling the 'digital divide'. Speakers included: · Community Broadband Network, Malcolm Corbett, CEO · Joint Access Centres, Access to Services Team, North Yorkshire County Council ·...
15.10.2010
Held at Nottingham Trent University, this event outlined 4 areas of key research which are relevant to rural practitioners and policy makers. Speakers included: · Coastal Towns - Professor Stephen Fothergill, Sheffield Hallam University · Rural/Urban Connectivities...
15.09.2010
This event brought together speakers with an interest and understanding of the challenges around delivering ‘more for less’ in the public sector. Speakers included: · Professor Glyn Owen · Leicestershire County Council - Mags Walsh · Action with...
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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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