The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Finance
23.03.2020
MHCLG is concerned about the overall financial and cashflow impact on local authorities. They have asked for information about the effects on authorities, and, in a letter from the Secretary of State to local authority chief executives, have asked...
24.02.2020
The Rural Services Network has long campaigned for fair funding for rural areas. Along with our member local authorities, we aim to influence government policy to fully recognise and address the issues faced by rural communities across England including full...
07.01.2020
A monthly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current funding opportunities → Download a printable version of the Funding Digest here Transforming Places through Heritage Grants – Architectural...
03.12.2019
A monthly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current funding opportunities → Download a printable version of the Funding Digest here Climate Action Fund – National Lottery Community...
05.11.2019
A monthly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current funding opportunities ? Download a printable version of the Funding Digest here Pocket Parks – Ministry of Housing, Communities...
01.10.2019
A monthly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current funding opportunities → Download a printable version of the Funding Digest here 5G Rural Connected Communities Project – Dept...
12.08.2019
Whilst media headlines have naturally focussed on the new prime minister’s plans for Brexit, the formation of a new government also has implications for local government funding It has now been confirmed that there will be a one-year spending...
07.08.2019
A monthly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current funding opportunities → Download a printable version of the Funding Digest here Rural Community Energy Fund – Department for...
02.07.2019
A monthly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current funding opportunities → Download a printable version of the Funding Digest here Resource Action Fund The Resource Action...
04.06.2019
A monthly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current funding opportunities ? Download a printable version of the Funding Digest here Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme – Department for...
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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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