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Housing
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,...
03.04.2019
The following analysis shows the total additional affordable dwelling completions provided by local authority areas. The analysis looks at the provision of additional affordable housing over the years 2009/10 to 2017/18 for any member authority. The additions are also given...
18.03.2019
Press release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, 1 March 2019 Rural services providers call on Government to seize opportunity to end “rural mainstreaming” Rural services providers and community organisations across England are today calling on the Government to...
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,...
25.02.2019
The Telegraph reports that would-be home buyers in rural areas are now paying nine times their average annual wages. The average house in England’s county areas now costs around £100,000 more than in urban areas outside of London, according...
18.02.2019
18 February 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 February - 14 February) On Tuesday 12,...
04.02.2019
04 February 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 January - 1 February) On Monday 28,...
31.01.2019
Homelessness is not an issue isolated to urban areas. This analysis takes a look at homelessness and homelessness provision in your local authority area. Homelessness analysis - Analysis User Guide...
28.01.2019
The Yorkshire Post reported on new analysis of government figures by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) that suggest a 133-year wait for social housing. The report examines recently released figures from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and...
28.01.2019
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 Second home ownership analysis Second home...
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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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