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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Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
15.04.2019
New research from the Centre for Economics & Business Research (CEBR) predicts faster economic growth in rural areas than urban areas over the next four years, according to Farming UK. The higher growth forecast for rural regions is partly...
08.04.2019
08 April 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 (1 April - 5 April) On Monday 1,...
01.04.2019
People from rural communities are being encouraged to have their say on the financial and economic issues they face directly to senior policy makers at the Bank of England. The Bank is running citizens’ panels across the UK which...
25.03.2019
The Yorkshire Post reports on comments made by Susan Briggs, director of The Tourism Network, in which she said Brexit, a lack of public transport, a shortage of trained staff and the industry’s poor reputation were causing rural firms to...
25.03.2019
Bill Grimsey, former chief executive at Wickes, Iceland and Focus DIY, has written in The MJ to criticise the Government’s deadline for councils to bid for money from the Future High Streets Fund. The deadline was three months after...
25.03.2019
25 March 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 (16 March - 22 March) On Saturday 16...
18.03.2019
Northern Powerhouse and high streets minister Jake Berry MP has pledged to extend the future Digital Services Tax to include a two per cent tax on online retail, according to Retail Week. The tax would be used to level...
18.03.2019
18 March 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 (11 March - 15 March) On Monday 11,...
11.03.2019
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Sign up to the call for a Rural Strategy The Rural Services Network...
04.03.2019
Talking Retail covered the Association of Convenience Stores’ (ACS) call for the Government to ensure there is a ‘level playing field’ for the UK’s 16,944 rural convenience stores so they can keep up with technological developments. The ACS 2019...
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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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