The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Institute of Economic Development
30.11.2020
Following on from the recent launch of the Rural Economy Toolkit the iED is offering short course on delivering economic growth in rural areas The course will run for 3 days next week at a cost of...
09.11.2020
The Institute of Economic Development (IED) and the Rural Services Network (RSN) have devised a new practitioner-focused toolkit which is intended as a guide for “anyone seeking to raise rural relevance in the economic agenda”. The Rural Economy...
02.11.2020
The Institute of Economic Development (IED) and the Rural Services Network (RSN) have devised a new practitioner-focused toolkit which is intended as a guide for “anyone seeking to raise rural relevance in the economic agenda” The Rural Economy Toolkit...
01.06.2020
The Rural Services Network and the Institute of Economic Development, a member of the Rural Services Partnership, have joined forces to work together on a piece of work designed to support the rural economy in the coming months Nadine...
25.11.2019
IED Annual Conference 2019 The Challenge of Change – economic strategies for a new era Wednesday 4th December 2019; BMA House, London Exploring ways to deliver inclusive and sustainable growth and more effective place...
25.11.2019
Blog by Mark Lynam (iED board member) The General Election campaign has been positioned, by many commentators and politicians from across the spectrum, as an opportunity for renewal and refresh. A chance to seize the economic opportunities that...
07.01.2019
January 2019 The Institute of Economic Development (IED) annual conference is always a great opportunity to understand the views of economic development professionals at the end of each year – and provide some professional input into those topic areas...
01.08.2018
Established over 30 years ago, the Institute of Economic Development is the UK’s leading independent professional body representing economic development and regeneration practitioners working for local and regional communities. We manage a valuable network of economic development professionals from...
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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.
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
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.
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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