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04.05.2021
4 May 2021 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 (26 April - 2 May) On Tuesday 27th...
04.05.2021
In Hinterland this week - hospitality in dispute, nursey wobbles, new local government structure same old problems, fears over the loss of doctors and the pull of nature across the red wall and along the Cornish peninsula. * * ...
28.04.2021
Welcome to the April 2021 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight In this edition we showcase the diverse work undertaken by member organisations, in rural areas across the country featuring articles on rural buses, community led housing, services for...
19.04.2021
In Hinterland this week - rural crime, the impact of covid on mental health, housing and low income citizens and a new rural champion at the head of the “firm.” * * * In this edition of Hinterland:...
12.04.2021
In Hinterland this week - the loss of a royal, rural champion, food security challenges, loneliness, Sir Michael Marmot speaks on race, yet more evidence of unaffordable adult social care pressures and city flight via Airbnb * * *...
07.04.2021
A monthly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current funding opportunities - Download a printable version of the Funding Digest here Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme – Department for...
07.04.2021
A brief summary of current government consultations of potential interest to RSN members. This is not intended as an exhaustive list of all relevant consultations. - Download a printable version of the Government Consultationst here ...
06.04.2021
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network and produced in partnership with the Rural Housing Alliance, highlighting a selection of current rural housing issues and opportunities Revitalising Rural: realising the vision The...
29.03.2021
In Hinterland this week: the challenges of adult social care, Brexit appears neither green nor tasty for rural folk, the places which are top of the pops in rural England if you’re looking to relocate, believe it or not we’re...
15.03.2021
In Hinterland this week: CPRE campaigning for towns; extra care housing and town viability; infrastructure controversy linked on the one hand to it and the other to coal mining; paltry rural health pay and the challenges facing the humble hedgehog!!!...
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HOT TOPICS
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.
Rural Health and Wellbeing
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
Rural 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.
Rural Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
Rural Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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