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27.10.2013
PEOPLE living in market towns have the highest levels of life satisfaction, suggests new statistics. Large market towns possess all the factors leading to the highest levels of well-being and happiness, according to a bulletin from the Office...
27.10.2013
DARKER nights and economic uncertainty are a recipe for an increase in rural crime, business leaders have warned. October and November are statistically the two months in the year where police receive more reports of burglaries than any...
27.10.2013
RURAL population census data is under threat following proposals being considered by the Office for National Statistics. Despite its importance for rural policy analysis and parish-level neighbourhood planning, options for future censuses could spell the end for data...
21.10.2013
MPs press the case for a fairer funding settlement for rural local authorities during a House of Commons debate. The backbench business debate took place at Westminster on Thursday, 10 October 2013. It was secured by Conservative...
20.10.2013
RURAL homes command a significant price premium over urban homes in all regions, reveals the latest research. People in the countryside can typically expect to pay more than their urban counterparts - even though rural house prices have...
18.10.2013
RURAL health issues were at the forefront of the debate during a national conference on Friday (18 October). The national Rural Health Network Conference was organised by the Rural Services Network , and supported by Devon County Council...
17.10.2013
COUNTRYSIDE campaigners are divided over proposals that would make it easier to convert agricultural buildings into houses. The Department for Communities and Local Government is consulting on proposals that would allow existing farm buildings to be converted to...
13.10.2013
THE government has agreed to meet with campaigners calling for a fairer deal for rural local authorities. Local government minister Brandon Lewis agreed to the meeting after MPs called on the government to recognise the significantly higher cost...
13.10.2013
RURAL youngsters must not be penalised by plans to impose additional restrictions on novice drivers to improve road safety, say campaigners. Suggestions to improve young driver safety could include night time driving curfews and a ban for novice...
08.10.2013
NEW laws making it harder for thieves to dispose of stolen scrap metal have been welcomed by rural businesses. Rogue traders who buy and sell scrap metal for cash face £5000 fine under laws designed to stamp out...
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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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