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26.11.2018
Animal rights campaign group, PETA, has raised eyebrows by asking the village of Wool to change its name to Vegan Wool, according to the inews website. The request was submitted to the village of Wool, founded in the 11th...
12.11.2018
12 November2018 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 (05 November - 09 November) On Tuesday the ...
05.11.2018
05 November2018 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 (29 October - 02 November) On Monday 29 October...
05.11.2018
The Treasury have provided us with a summary of announcements from the Budget 2018 which benefit Rural Areas. Below is a table showing these announcements set against the RSN Priorities. There are also some comments from RSN in...
29.10.2018
Malvern Hills District Council and Wychavon District Council are hosting the upcoming ‘Protect Your Farm, Protect Yourself’ Event, being held at Three Counties Showground on Thursday 22 November, 4-7pm. This free event will provide advice to the rural business...
29.10.2018
29 October 2018 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 (22 - 16 October) On Monday 22 the...
22.10.2018
The Local Government Chronicle has responded to the Government’s recently announced strategy to tackle loneliness . The publication lauds Theresa May’s intention but questions the real effect ‘without much money to back it up’ as only £1.8 million was...
22.10.2018
22 October 2018 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 - 19 October) → On Tuesday morning...
22.10.2018
15 years ago Norma’s front door was boarded up after the glass was smashed and she’s lived with this ever since. She’d reported it to us and we’d asked for a crime reference number so that we could do the...
15.10.2018
15 October 2018 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 (8 - 12 October) On Wednesday 10thOctober, seven...
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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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