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Younger People
Young people in rural Suffolk face complex challenges
24 June 2017
Rural youngsters are at risk of feeling “locked in” and disconnected from education and employment opportunities.
(Source:Ipswich Star)
Government accused of 'failing' youngsters
3 July 2017
Nearly half a million new homes proposed for development on Green Belt land will not be "affordable".
(Source: The Telegraph)
Many young Brits have never seen a cow
31 July 2017
One in eight 18 to 24-year-olds are unfamiliar with the countryside, reveals a survey.
(Source: The Mirror)
Middle-class children 'being groomed to sell drugs'
14 July 2017
Children are being groomed to sell drugs by criminal gangs branching out from cities into rural towns, a report has warned.
(Source: The Telegraph)
Rural isolation holds back young people
7 August 2017
Isolation and a lack of public transport is holding back rural students and employers.
(Source: Darlington & Stockton Times)
MP calls for greater opportunities for young people
14 July 2017
New MP Ben Lake made the case for greater opportunities for young people in his maiden speech in Parliament.
(Source: Cambrian News)
Digital dangers facing young people revealed
31 July 2017
Cyber bullying, online grooming and sexting are just some of the digital safety risks facing young people.
(Source: EADT)
Youth Parliament members tackle issues for youngsters
16 July 2017
Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament are holding a summer youth surgery with MSP Aileen Campbell.
(Source: Carluke Gazette)
Business workshop for young rural entrepreneurs
28 July 2017
A business project seeks to encourage young individuals from rural areas to consider self-employment as an option.
(Source: Tyrone Times)
Rural schools offered extra protection against closure
30 June 2017
Schools in rural Wales are set to get more protection from closure under new rules published by the education secretary.
(Source: BBC Online)
10.06.2019
With summer around the corner, Feeding Derbyshire (a local anti-poverty network) is Crowdfunding to provide activity clubs and meals for local children Following the shocking recent publication of levels of child poverty across Derbyshire, Feeding Derbyshire has teamed up...
20.05.2019
The website LocalGov.co.uk reports on the news that Buses Minister Nusrat Ghani MP has written to local authorities to remind them that they have the freedom to take greater control of bus services. The letter was sent on 17...
07.05.2019
Writing in LocalGov.co.uk this week, TrueSpeed Communications CEO Evan Wienburg argues for the importance of robust digital connectivity. He notes that while ‘we’re living in a golden age for young entrepreneurship’, young talent is being lost to cities and...
07.05.2019
07 May 2019 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 (27 April - 3 May) On Tuesday 30,...
03.05.2019
Back in 2012, the Richard Review of Apprenticeships explored what apprenticeships should be like in the future, and how they could meet the needs of a changing economy. Upon finding an extraordinary number of qualifications, which could be stitched together...
29.04.2019
29 April 2019 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 April - 26 April) On Wednesday 24,...
08.04.2019
Schools Week and the Big Issue this week report on results that show that children in rural areas on free school meals score lower in tests than their urban peers on free school meals. Pupils from poor families in...
01.04.2019
The Yorkshire Post has today published a letter calling for ‘desperately’ needed help for the area’s rural schools. Falling pupil numbers have been blamed for a loss of funding which has left many primary and even secondary schools struggling...
26.03.2019
This analysis presents data on estimated percentage of pupils from state-funded and special schools by Free School Meal status who entered Higher Education by age 19. The analysis uses source data from the Department for Education and covers the years...
18.03.2019
Tes reports this week on a new study from the Department for Education that finds even ‘successful’ small rural primary schools are still struggling to overcome financial difficulties, and facing challenges recruiting staff and delivering a broad curriculum. The...
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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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