The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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A new system of payments aims to improve the rural environment and delivery of public goods. The government has unveiled plans to abolish farm subsidies in England and replace them with a new system of payments for...
THE government is facing calls to exempt new farm buildings from a revised approach to development tax for local infrastructure. Developers are already charged a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) when planning permission is granted to build residential and commercial...
Calor is offering a free liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tank and pipework installation to rural, off-grid agricultural businesses. The offer is available immediately, with rural farming businesses currently using oil, solid fuel or electricity eligible to receive a free,...
Rural crime is costing farmers as much as £42.5m a year, says a report Farmers have been victims of arson, vandalism and burglary, says the NFU study, launched at Westminster on Monday (17 July). Many have experienced fear,...
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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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