The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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03.08.2020
The Sunday Times has covered news that Boris Johnson set out a war gaming exercise last Wednesday in No 10 that debated the possibility of further travel restrictions and extra measures The Prime Minister has ordered officials to draw...
03.08.2020
Charity Digital has written an article exploring what the crisis means for the charities operating in rural areas One charity, Scunthorpe and District Mind is a small-to-medium-sized charity that works to promote positive mental health and to offer support...
06.07.2020
The Rural Services Network is delighted to launch a booklet detailing the case studies that it has received of the ways in which rural communities have pulled together to support their most vulnerable residents during lockdown The Chair of...
06.07.2020
Talking Retail reports on information published on the 30th June by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) revealing the locations of ‘cold spots’ around the country where consumers do not have access to cash within a...
22.06.2020
The Swindon Advertiser reports that villages in rural areas close to Swindon could be benefitting from new bus services if bids for £2 million of Government funding are successful The borough council made two separate bids of £1.05 million...
15.06.2020
Communities Prepared (a Groundwork South programme) and Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) have published a new guide to help rural communities become more resilient in the face of emergencies. Drawing on the experience of local rural charities...
08.06.2020
“Some rise in reports of domestic abuse during lockdown in rural areas and concerns over those unable to escape potentially abusive situations during lockdown.” That’s the message coming from Graham Biggs, the CX of the...
08.06.2020
We asked for examples of our rural communities pulling together and have been inundated with responses so far! We featured 10 each week, and this week are pleased to feature 10 more this week! We have been heartened to...
01.06.2020
We asked for examples of our rural communities pulling together and have been inundated with responses so far! We featured 10 each week, and this week are pleased to feature 10 more this week! We have been heartened to...
26.05.2020
The Rural Services Network, along with other members of the Rural Coalition, a grouping of organisations representing rural areas has written to Rt Hon Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State for Health, asking for a localised approach to #covid19uk track...
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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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