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13.06.2012
MEMBERS of the Rural Services Network can obtain a special discount when booking a place at the 2012 rural policy conference. Organised by the Countryside and Community Research Institute, the conference takes place in Gloucester on 27 September....
08.06.2012
A GOVERNMENT strategy to support local shops does not go far enough, claim rural retailers. The document – Parades to be Proud of: Strategies to support local shops – was unveiled by communities secretary Eric Pickles on Wednesday...
07.06.2012
RURAL residents are to attend discussion groups as part of a review of library services in East Sussex. The review is being undertaken by East Sussex County Council , which is is examining how it provides rural and...
06.06.2012
POLICE in south-west England launched a cross-border operation to combat rural crime. It comes amid reports that more properties in rural locations are being targeted by people who are asking to buy scrap metal or old batteries. ...
31.05.2012
SUPPORTING rural communities is included in three priorities outlined by Defra's Business Plan for 2012-15. Published by 10 Downing Street, the plan sets out Defra's priorities and reform, along with details of departmental expenditure. The full plan...
30.05.2012
THE government has unveiled £17m to help people get local building projects off the ground. Housing minister Grant Shapps said the Community Right to Build would put the power to grant planning permission firmly in the hands of...
28.05.2012
THE Commission for Rural Communities is examining how Local Enterprise Partnerships are recognising rural interests. It has issued a call for evidence to gain an understanding of the progress made by LEPs since their inception. First, the...
26.05.2012
MARKET towns are among 12 of the first 'Portas pilots' entitled to funding and regeneration advice. The towns will receive tailored support and a share of £1.2 million to implement rejuvenation plans. They were chosen from some...
24.05.2012
THREE in five rural businesses are dissatisfied with their broadband speeds, reveals a study. Businesses are suffering with the slow speed of their broadband, says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Its report, The Missing Links –...
20.05.2012
A PROJECT to alleviate fuel poverty has helped almost 200 households in one of England's smallest counties. Households in fuel poverty are defined as those that spend more than 10% of their income on keeping warm. With...
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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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