The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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The Yorkshire Post has reported on warnings from a rural property expert that the rising demand for high acreage farms could have ‘significant implications’ for the rural and farming community Farms of more than 500 acres were now commanding...
* All figured used below are provided by NFU Mutual Cost of rural crime at eight year high - up almost 9% in just 12 months Coronavirus effect sees livestock rustling incidents ...
Somerset County Gazette reports that rural stakeholders are joining forces to create a rural recovery plan for the south west, and are calling on rural groups to take part and help shape the region’s future Working with partners including...
The National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC) want to ensure that young people who live, study or work in rural areas are given an opportunity to share key concerns about their rural future. Students, next generation farmers, land managers...
Farmers, landowners and members of the public are being urged to be extra vigilant amidst a spike in fly-tipping caused by recycling centre closures and disrupted bin collection services Councils across the nation have closed down Household Waste...
A new anonymous research survey has been launched to gather data on the wider implications of farm crime across the UK While many reports talk about the effect farm crime has on the financial and business aspect of farming,...
The Telegraph has covered Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers’ announcement over the Government’s landmark Agriculture Bill, which will be introduced this month to Parliament to replace the Common Agricultural Policy Speaking at the Oxford Farming Conference on Tuesday, Villiers explained...
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...
Carole Walker, is a former political news correspondent with the BBC. She has developed her own Podcast called 'The View from Here' and has kindly allowed the Rural Services Network to include it on their website. Talking about...
The House of Lords Rural Economy Committee met for a final evidence session on the Government’s vision for the rural economy on Tuesday 22 January. The committee heard evidence from: Michael Gove MP, Secretary of...
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The RSN demands fairer funding from Central Government who have historically and systematically underfunded rural areas.
The RSN campaigns to help rural residents overcome multiple access barriers to key services which includes poor transport and broadband.
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
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.
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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