The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Call for Government to level-up rural areas to support England’s economic recovery from COVID-19 Rural Coalition urges Government to unlock untapped potential of rural communities and economies and to address long-standing inequalities A coalition of thirteen...
The Yorkshire Post covered news of a new Samaritans campaign aimed at encouraging men in rural communities to seek help when they are struggling with mental health issues The ‘Real People, Real Stories’ campaign features the experiences of men...
Somerset County Gazette reports that rural stakeholders are joining forces to create a rural recovery plan for the south west, and are calling on rural groups to take part and help shape the region’s future Working with partners including...
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) President Minette Batters has performed the official opening of the new £2 million Hartpury Agri-Tech Centre. The ceremony, which took place before the current lockdown due to COVID-19, was attended by...
The Stratford Herald and Whitby Gazette report that motorists are being urged to take extra care on roads in the countryside to avoid accidents as lockdown measures begin to ease With sharp bends, poor surfaces and limited visibility already...
The National Farmer’s Union (NFU) has called for the Government to prioritise rural connectivity as survey results indicate that more than four in 10 farmers don't have enough broadband to conduct their businesses effectively, according to The Poultry Site. ...
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The RSN demands fairer funding from Central Government who have historically and systematically underfunded rural areas.
The RSN campaigns to help rural residents overcome multiple access barriers to key services which includes poor transport and broadband.
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
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.
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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