The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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!
Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
09.12.2019
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Long-term, funded Rural Strategy urgently needed The RSN believes that the next...
02.12.2019
Article by Martin Collett, Chief Executive, English Rural Woefully inadequate . That best describes the provision made for rural communities in the 2019 General Election manifestos. Taking the blue, red, and yellow versions, the word ‘rural’ appears...
21.11.2019
Employment and Support Assessment (ESA) is an income replacement benefit for people below state pension age. If someone has a health condition or disability, and for that reason are unable to work, ESA offers financial support and personalised help so...
18.11.2019
Are you a rural micro business or sole trader? Are you interested in shaping the future of business support? Then the Engaging Rural Micros project wants to work with you! Working in rural Devon and the Exmoor and Blackdown...
08.11.2019
This analysis shows the quarterly fluctuations in estimates of unemployment levels and rates for a chosen member authority over the period July 2011 to June 2019. It also charts the rates for the local authority's associated rural/urban classification average, class...
08.11.2019
- Unemployment Claimant Flows as an Indicator of Economic Performance - Alternative claimant count flows (August 2019) - Alternative claimant count as percentage of working population (June 19)...
04.11.2019
Recently released data from the Government shows broadband speeds for every constituency in the country Click on the link below and type in your constituency to see your data. → Compare you broadband speed here It...
04.11.2019
Kent Live covers the news that more than 100 requests for free-to-use ATMs have been made across the UK It comes after The Community Access to Cash Delivery Fund announced that it was taking requests for free-to-use ATMs in places with...
04.11.2019
Members of North Yorkshire’s Rural Commission have launched a call for evidence as part of its first inquiry The Darlington and Stockton Times reports that the independent panel will first investigate farming, agriculture and the environment as part of...
04.11.2019
04 November 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 (28 October - 3 November) On Saturday 26th,...
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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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