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23.11.2020
The RSN was delighted that Councillor Cecilia Motley was re-elected as its Chair at the Annual General Meeting on Monday 16th November Councillor Motley has held the position of Chair for a number of years and brings with her...
23.11.2020
Last week, the Prime Minister set out his ambitious Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution which will create and support up to 250,000 British jobs According to the Government announcement, 'Covering clean energy, transport, nature and innovative...
23.11.2020
The BBC and Independent have reported that house prices in the South West of England have risen the fastest in the country in the last year as homeowners have sought to purchase properties away from big cities due to the...
23.11.2020
Local government website, LocalGov.co.uk, has reported on calls for the Government to use this week’s Spending Review to ensure that council-run services are able to look after elderly residents who have been impacted by COVID-19 The call comes in...
23.11.2020
News outlets including the BBC and telecommunications company Ericsson’s blog, have reported that despite the fact that improving digital connectivity in rural areas would be ‘a lifeline for isolated communities’, fast broadband is still very inaccessible in these areas ...
23.11.2020
A new online service that uses archive films and newsreels to bring trigger memories and encourage friendships through shared reminiscence A new service that brings memories to life through archive films and newsreels is now available for watching at...
23.11.2020
eCommerce trade publications eSellerCafe and Apex Insight have reported on research published by Royal Mail which found a seven per cent increase in companies being incorporated during the lockdown period from March to July 2020 compared to the same period...
23.11.2020
Open Access Government has published an opinion piece on the ‘rural relevance’ to economic levelling up across the country The report argues that current economic strategies lean towards an urban narrative with the rural agenda overlooked – despite the...
23.11.2020
23 November 2020 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 (16 November - 22 November) On Monday 16th...
16.11.2020
The BBC report that a recent survey undertaken by the County Councils Network (CCN) shows several local authorities could be forced into ‘damaging’ cuts to services next year to remain solvent. Only one in five of England's county councils and...
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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
Rural residents can suffer from Rural Vulnerability, due to a combination of issues such as poor transport, lack of broadband low wages and higher than average house prices.
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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