Rural Economies
Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity, and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
04 Dec 2014
The planning system – calls to Government
The Rural Services Network calls upon an incoming Government to: Respect that planning authorities need the flexibility to write and interpret Local Plan policies which can reflect local priorities and...
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27 Nov 2014
A brief look at wage levels and self-employment
Bringing together data from the Office for National Statistics, it is possible to build a clear picture of lower average income for those working in rural areas. This has obvious...
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15 Sep 2014
How social enterprise boosts rural services
Making sure ‘more’ is ‘better’ – Jessica Sellick examines how social enterprises are contributing to service delivery and sustainable rural communities. Often referred to as ‘businesses with social objectives with...
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28 Aug 2014
Local Authority Businesses
The risks and opportunities available for business in rural local authority areas can be quite unique from those in urban areas. As a result the rate of new businesses created...
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28 Apr 2014
Short Term International Migration Inflow
International migration into local authority areas can cause significant debate as to the benefits or pressures this brings to a community. With this in mind, the following analysis looks at...
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15 Mar 2013
The Rural to Urban Migration
The transition through life from late teen to young adulthood presents a number of choices socially, professionally and academically. For many young adults living in rural areas, the choice to...
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08 Mar 2013
Total Individual Insolvencies
This analysis of Total Individual Insolvencies demonstrates the challenging financial times that we are all faced with. The analysis allows the user to select a member authority for which the...
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06 Mar 2013
Economic Activity Analysis
This analysis of Economic Activity presents a view over time plus a rural average of the relative economic activity/inactivity experienced within a local authority area. The economic activity rate measures...
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13 Feb 2013
Quarterly Voice of Small Business Index Analysis – a rural/urban perspective
RSN developed analysis of The Federation of Small Businesses ‘Quarterly Voice of Small Business Index survey results.’ This analysis provides an insight into rural and urban areas for the quarters...
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13 Feb 2013
Quarterly Voice of Small Business Index Analysis
The Federation of Small Businesses produce a Quarterly Voice of Small Business Index, a report that looks at capacity levels, employment, revenues and the confidence of small firms. The Index...
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