The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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15.03.2021
The Rural Services Network has been considering key government documents and publications ‘Through a Rural Lens’ to see how rural communities and their services are considered. In the latest of our ‘Through a Rural Lens’ analyses, we have reviewed...
09.12.2019
Much of our renewable energy infrastructure is located in rural communities. From wind farms, and nuclear power stations, to tidal and solar, all have wide ranging implications for host localities. It has become increasingly common for renewable energy projects to...
18.11.2019
The website ThisIsMoney.co.uk covers the story that rural homes may be paying more for their energy bills as many do not have access to smart meters New research has found that only 34 per cent of rural homes have...
26.11.2018
The Farmers Guardian has warned that rural landlords could face an additional energy efficiency cost of up to £3,500 The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards introduced earlier this year prevented landlords from granting new leases for properties with an Energy...
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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.
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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