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17.09.2018
The BBC flagged the fact that one in five care homes in England have been deemed ‘inadequate’ or ‘needs improvement’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The CQC said the difference in standards across the country was ‘a real...
17.09.2018
ITV News covered the Post Office’s financial results, which showed that it has continued to enjoy profit growth for the second consecutive year. The positive figures were driven by financial services, telecoms and insurance offered by the Post Office,...
17.09.2018
Experts have warned that rural communities are ‘in danger of dying out’ unless they are given more help to cope with ageing populations, according to an article by iNews. Trudi Grant, director of public health at Somerset County Council...
17.09.2018
The Times highlighted concerns that free cash machines could disappear within the next decade, following figures showing that 250 machines per month are closing as consumers opt for cashless payment options. There are currently 53,000 free-to-use cash machines in...
17.09.2018
The Northern Echo reported on how five police forces across the north of England have come together as part of Operation Checkpoint, the largest rural policing operation of its kind, with a number of arrests made on a night or...
17.09.2018
Implementing the Broadband USO Briefing note by the Rural Services Network September 2018 (This briefing note can be downloaded here ) Context Despite the achievements of the Government’s superfast broadband programme, around 500,000...
17.09.2018
Trade journal Catering Today reported on the news that the Government has pledged £70,000 to the ‘Pub is the Hub’ scheme to support rural pubs. According to the Government press release , more than 30 rural communities will benefit...
17.09.2018
17 September 2018 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 (10 - 14 September) On...
10.09.2018
Yorkshire Coast Radio reported on plans by the Chair of North Yorkshire Council to write to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs about the impact...
10.09.2018
It is being widely reported that around 5,000 miles of British roads have no mobile phone coverage, meaning that stranded drivers are unable to call for help. A further 44,369 miles of road only have partial voice coverage according...
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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.
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