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15.07.2012
RURAL youngsters face extra barriers when trying to finding work, training and education, warns a report. The speed at which youngsters have become unemployed or unable to find training and education is increasing faster in rural areas than...
13.07.2012
MANY rural roads could see their speed limits reduced from 60mph to 40mph under new guidance to local authorities. Updated speed limit guidance to help local authorities improve safety on their roads was published for consultation on Friday...
12.07.2012
GRANTS of up to £6000 are available to help residents on income related benefits keep save money on energy bills. Government funded grants of £3,500 are available to homeowners and private tenants receiving certain income-related benefits. Grants up...
12.07.2012
CHANGES to the law which would allow tractors to use "red diesel" for gritting roads have been published by the government. Currently, only purpose built or adapted gritters may use red diesel when they are being used to...
08.07.2012
RURAL Yorkshire could be next in line for a government-backed fuel duty discount, it has emerged. Prime Minister David Cameron said he wanted proposals for a fuel duty discount for people living in rural Yorkshire to progress "swiftly"....
08.07.2012
THE Plunkett Foundation has smashed its five-year target of helping rural communities by encouraging residents to set up social enterprises. An Impact Report published by the charity highlights how it has provided advice and support for rural communities...
04.07.2012
PLANS to help bring empty and redundant rural buildings back into productive use have been unveiled by the government. The proposals would make it easier to re-use existing agricultural, retail and commercial buildings, such as offices and warehouses,...
03.07.2012
THE cost of living in the countryside has risen almost twice as fast as in urban areas over the past year. The findings come from the Countryside Living Index, a new quarterly survey, which is launched today by...
02.07.2012
RURAL communities are stepping up campaigns against the siting of wind turbines in the countryside. They include Lincolnshire County Council, which wants to call a halt to the "unrestrained invasion" of wind turbines across the county. Council...
29.06.2012
RURAL areas face being hardest hit by the government's green energy plans, ministers have been told. Government estimates suggest energy and climate change policies will push up electricity prices by 27% by 2020, claims Calor Gas . ...
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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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