The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
09.09.2019
09 September 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 (2 September - 8 September) On Sunday 1,...
02.09.2019
Cirencester Housing are recruiting for a Chair and 2 new members to join their Board Cirencester Housing has been in existence since 1949 providing high quality, social and affordable housing. They are a small association focusing on Cirencester...
30.08.2019
The energy efficiency of housing stock might indicate both the quality of housing stock in an area and the relative prosperity of the residents, and their financial ability to maintain their homes. As such, the below analysis is an interesting...
12.08.2019
A giant sand dune is being built on England’s east coast to save 400 homes from storm surges, according to Reuters Engineers said that this is the first occasion ‘sandscaping’ has been used in the UK to mitigate the...
22.07.2019
22 July 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 (15 July - 21 July) On Tuesday 16,...
15.07.2019
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network and produced in partnership with the Rural Housing Alliance, highlighting a selection of current rural housing issues and opportunities Rural Conference 2019 booking open ...
01.07.2019
Inside Housing carries a piece on the affordability of homes in rural areas. The article written by Calor Gas highlights the shift of urban workers, retirees and second home owners to the countryside, and the resulting pressure on rural...
24.06.2019
Rural England CIC has published a summary note based on a survey of rural residents to explore their views about housing development and priorities, and related employment issues The note summarises the findings of a survey which was managed...
03.06.2019
03 June 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 (27 May - 2 June) Parliament was in...
29.05.2019
This analysis presents data on numbers accepted as being homeless and in priority need, and households accommodated in temporary accommodation, each given per 1,000 households. Comparisons are given to the averages for the class of authority selected and the rural...
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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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