The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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16.09.2021
The new Agriculture & Land Use Alliance (ALA) will host the first ever Countryside COP event to showcase and inspire net zero activity in rural communities and agri-food supply chains ahead of COP26 in November The week of events,...
02.08.2021
MPs on the Transport Committee have delivered a report containing a set of recommendations for the Government to boost the uptake of electric vehicles ahead of the net zero deadline, according to Transport and Energy This follows ongoing questions...
07.06.2021
Richard Clewer, chair of the Countryside Climate Network and leader of Wiltshire Council, argues in the Environmental Journal this week that the UK will “never reach net-zero unless rural areas play a significant role in cutting carbon emissions” He points...
01.06.2021
The Guardian reports that Britain’s energy regulator, Ofgem, has approved a £300m investment to help triple the number of ultra-rapid electric car charge points across the country, as part of efforts to accelerate the UK’s shift to clean energy ...
24.05.2021
At the State Opening of Parliament on Tuesday 11 May, the Government, through the Queen’s Speech, set out its priorities and programme for the coming session including the legislation it intends to pass. The Queen’s Speech states the programme it...
24.05.2021
A transport body has argued that a one-size-fits-all approach to net zero carbon emissions is likely to have disproportionate societal effects on rural communities, according to trade publications Fleet Point and UK Haulier The Chartered Institute of Logistics and...
17.05.2021
In March government published Build Back Better, a publication setting out the government’s plan to support economic growth through investment in infrastructure, skills and innovation through levelling up, supporting the transition to net zero and realising the vision of a...
04.05.2021
Over 75 members of the Rural Services Network last week came together to discuss the issues surrounding Rural Decarbonisation at one of the seminars organised and hosted by the RSN The seminar forms part of the RSN Seminar programme...
28.04.2021
Date: 28th April 2021 Subject: Rural Decarbonisation Chair: Graham Biggs, Chief Executive, Rural Services Network - To download the Agenda for this seminar click here - To download the Attendance...
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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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