The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Rural Economy
29.01.2015
Employment is crucial for any successful local economy. As such, the below analysis takes a look at a selection of key employment statistics from the Office for National Statistics. Analysis of the labour market in your area - Analysis user...
04.12.2014
The Rural Services Network calls upon an incoming Government to: Respect that planning authorities need the flexibility to write and interpret Local Plan policies which can reflect local priorities and circumstances. The shortened NPPF is welcome. Whilst...
27.11.2014
Bringing together data from the Office for National Statistics, it is possible to build a clear picture of lower average income for those working in rural areas. This has obvious implications in terms of living standards and affordability of housing,...
28.08.2014
The risks and opportunities available for business in rural local authority areas can be quite unique from those in urban areas. As a result the rate of new businesses created and the rate of business deaths as a fraction of...
28.04.2014
International migration into local authority areas can cause significant debate as to the benefits or pressures this brings to a community. With this in mind, the following analysis looks at short term international migration inflows for your local authority area....
15.03.2013
The transition through life from late teen to young adulthood presents a number of choices socially, professionally and academically. For many young adults living in rural areas, the choice to continue education to a higher level brings with it the...
08.03.2013
This analysis of Total Individual Insolvencies demonstrates the challenging financial times that we are all faced with. The analysis allows the user to select a member authority for which the information is of interest, and presents the data in chronological...
06.03.2013
This analysis of Economic Activity presents a view over time plus a rural average of the relative economic activity/inactivity experienced within a local authority area. The economic activity rate measures the proportion of the working age population (16-64) who...
13.02.2013
RSN developed analysis of The Federation of Small Businesses 'Quarterly Voice of Small Business Index survey results.' This analysis provides an insight into rural and urban areas for the quarters ending May 2012, August 2012, November 2012, February 2013 and...
13.02.2013
The Federation of Small Businesses produce a Quarterly Voice of Small Business Index, a report that looks at capacity levels, employment, revenues and the confidence of small firms. The Index is created from the views of small firms from the...
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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.
Rural Health and Wellbeing
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
Rural Vulnerability
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.
Rural Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
Rural Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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