The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Promoting Rural Best practice
The RSP provides a unique opportunity for its members to promote and highlight topical examples of rural best practice, case studies and pilot projects.
The RSP also raises awareness of the excellent work currently being delivered by rural practitioners in England.
16.05.2022
Sub-standard infrastructure in rural areas – particularly lack of quality broadband – is affecting businesses’ ability to be resilient and bounce back from adversity, according to a major survey from the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE). ...
09.05.2022
Research suggests that local authorities that have prioritised digital connectivity and appointed Digital Champions, have had significant success in speeding up rollout and improving relationships with telecommunications companies. Mobile UK, the trade association for the UK’s mobile network...
09.05.2022
An article published by Dispensing Doctors' Association show that p eople in rural areas require more than double the time to get to a GP than in urban areas, the latest Statistical Digest of Rural England indicates For those...
09.05.2022
Community Catalysts have launched a new marketing guide especially for people who are running small enterprises offering care or support to others – otherwise known as community enterprises. ...
03.05.2022
Runners and hikers showed their love for the Peak District National Park by raising £7450 in a charity challenge Almost 300 people took part in the Peak District 70th Birthday Bash, covering routes of 70km or 35km, taking in...
28.04.2022
With the red diesel subsidy changes implemented in April 2022, some rural businesses are having to find an alternative fuel. We talk to George Webb, Liquid Gas UK CEO, about what the changes actually mean, and how businesses can...
28.04.2022
A partnership between the Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Medefer has landed a top award. The Award The award is for a supplier or service provider to the NHS supporting elective care recovery efforts, with proven...
28.04.2022
Plumpton College has been awarded £4.4 million in funding to invest in a new centre for training, education and skills development in the South East. Work has begun on the new Agri-Food Hub being built in the heart of...
28.04.2022
In Lincolnshire, it’s likely the first on-scene is a LIVES Emergency Responder. These are highly skilled individuals serving the Lincolnshire community and making a difference to thousands of people each year when their life is in danger. LIVES are...
28.04.2022
Harriet English, Plunkett Foundation’s Head of Engagement, celebrates how the rural village of Dunsfold is securing its future by embracing community-ownership and affordable homes for locals. Creating a thriving village requires both holding on to the places that really...
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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.
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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