THIS AREA OF THE WEBSITE IS FOR PRIVATE SECTOR COMPANIES INVOLVED IN THE RURAL SERVICES NETWORK.
The Rural Services Network is at its base an alliance of the SPARSE Rural special interest group made up of towards 100 Local Authorities and the Rural Services Partnership, a grouping of over 180 non local government organisations including Police Forces, Fire Services, Health Bodies, Housing Associations, Education Bodies and Transport Providers etc. We focus particularly on the most rural areas, those areas classified by Government as being predominately rural in character. We concentrate on rural services (public, private and third sector) which we feel needs particular attention at a time when major technological change is occurring and public services budgets are coming under immense pressure. We are convinced joint working, pooling thoughts and lateral thinking including with the private and voluntary sectors is now going to be more vital than ever. We seek to act as a fulcrum organisation during this crucial period. At the same time we need to ensure that government understands the cost pressure that distance and sparsity of settlement brings on those providing services in rural areas and that there has to be some sense of realism of dealing with issues from this viewpoint. The group therefore provides the vehicle for representation, the establishment of joint service working and the dissemination of best practice in service to England’s rural communities.
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The Commercial Affiliate group gives the opportunity for the private sector to share best practice in rural service delivery and to make most effective use of resources and process. It is the opportunity for private sector organisations to work alongside the public and voluntary sectors at a national level at this crucial time.
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We give you the opportunity to detail the initiatives you are undertaking in rural areas. Your interpretation of rural best practice.
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The private sector invests ‘capital’ across the entire rural spectrum.
A lack of rural proofing puts businesses and consumers at a disadvantage, so sharing ideas and pooling resources makes commercial sense.
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Serving economic recovery and a sustainable future for rural communities requires partnership.
Working with a national organisations grounded in rural service is one means of placing the needs of the rural economy centre stage
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We are doing a lot of work in this area around the availability of public services in rural localities.
We are also looking at the big question of digital inclusion and broadband speeds in remote areas.
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We will present a detailed annual statement on the state of rural services in England harnessing local rural experiences.
Commercial input into this area of work is extremely helpful. |
We have established a detailed Rural Services Manifesto setting our views across the range of rural service issues.
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RSNonline provides a very detailed rural news service. It serves over 40,000 people weekly. The website is updated daily.
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A point of reference to all current rural research from the other key rural websites.
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‘Calls for Evidence’ service and a catalogue of information across the rural hot topics.
We welcome the ‘private sector’ input on issues as they arise. |
A detailed report is currently being prepared and three pilot studies underway which will give focus, and provide information about this essential rural issue.
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The Rural Services Network facilitates an All-Party Parliamentary Group on Rural Services to give Westminster focus to the rural concerns expressed in our Rural Manifesto. A quarterly news bulletins to rural MPs enables network members to highlight specific issues.
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My organisation is in registered membership as a Commercial Affiliate and I wish to register for full website access
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If your organisation wishes to become a Commercial Affiliate of the Rural services Network please apply here.
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