The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Rural proofing
23.01.2019
The House of Lords Rural Economy Committee met for a final evidence session on the Government’s vision for the rural economy on Tuesday 22 January. The committee heard evidence from: Michael Gove MP, Secretary of...
05.07.2018
The Bishop of At Albans has warned that government decisions often fail to take into account the needs of rural communities. Speaking in the House of Lords, Alan Smith said policymakers had “gone backwards in terms of our grasp...
20.03.2017
The government has published its latest guidance to assess the effects of its policies on rural areas. Rural areas are home to one-fifth of England's population and a quarter of all registered businesses – contributing over 16% of England's economy...
01.09.2016
Rural proofing aims to ensure that services, projects and policies are designed so that they reach rural communities and are suited to rural circumstances. Rural delivery can be challenging as a result of factors such as population sparsity, travel...
05.12.2014
The Rural Services Network calls upon an incoming Government to: Recommit to the principle of rural proofing by Whitehall and its delivery agencies, to ensure a fair outcome for rural communities. Make clear that that commitment comes...
20.05.2009
What does the new rural proofing toolkit mean for you? Robert Bullard finds out. Government departments and agencies are being urged to ensure their policies take into account rural needs, writes Robert Bullard . New guidelines in...
05.05.2009
Government policies still discriminate against rural residents, says Brian Wilson. Government policies continue to discriminate against rural residents, says Brian Wilson. THE government has long voiced support for rural proofing - the concept that policies should take...
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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.
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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