The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Newsletters
06.04.2020
6 April 2020 Below is an RSN review of last week's rural related politics as well as a look forward to the week ahead: Last week in politics (30 March - 5 April) Parliament has now...
06.04.2020
In Hinterland this week - There really are few alternative stories to the one big headline. I’ve weakened and gone with the flow. This week: countryside hubs, 5G, crime, free electricity, supply chain problems and the Archers all feature in...
02.04.2020
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 Covid-19 statements from funders Many national...
02.04.2020
A brief summary of current government consultations of potential interest to RSN members. This is not intended as an exhaustive list of all relevant consultations. APRIL 2020 RSN DRAFT RESPONSE SERVICE: This...
30.03.2020
30 March 2020 Below is an RSN review of last week's rural related politics as well as a look forward to the week ahead: Last week in politics (23 March - 29 March) On Thursday 27th...
30.03.2020
In Hinterland this week - a series of rural flavoured covid 19 stories. Seems like we’ve been living with this for ever, although in reality its only a very short time!!! Read on… * * * With...
23.03.2020
23 March 2020 Below is an RSN review of last week's rural related politics as well as a look forward to the week ahead: Last week in politics (16 March - 2 March) On Monday 16th...
23.03.2020
Only one story line in Hinterland this week – well almost, I did find a couple of other things worthy of mention but I can’t help seeing them through a “corona-lens”. Roll on the late summer when (I hope my...
16.03.2020
16 March 2020 Below is an RSN review of last week's rural related politics as well as a look forward to the week ahead: Last week in politics (9 March - 15 March) The Budget ...
16.03.2020
Hinterland this week - a sideways acknowledgement of coronavirus but life goes on, with: rural residents paying more for simple living costs, housing, privatisation, buses and inspirational farming women. Read on… * * * Rural Residents Pay £3,300...
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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
Tackling a collection of circumstances which leaves many rural residents vulnerable is a key issue for the RSN.
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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