The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Due to the General Election, the Yorkshire & Humber regional seminar has been postponed from 9th Dec to Wed 15th January at North Yorkshire County Council. Invitations to follow!
In Hinterland this week, - nuclear power stations, turkey (or the lack of it), vaccinations, algorithms, Irish High Streets and a Glastonbury controversy. Read on... * * * Hinkley Point B nuclear power station safety zone reviewed...
The RSN is calling on government to produce a fully funded, comprehensive rural strategy. In this strategy there are a number of areas which we believe are linked, and need to be addressed to produce a vibrant rural community. One...
21 October 2019 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 (14 October - 20 October) On Monday 14,...
In Hinterland this week, NHS innovation (not always for the better), two different perspectives on good and bad omens for the High Street, yet more county farms for sale and a reminder of that strange phenomenon “the commoner” all finished...
14 October 2019 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 (7 October - 13 October) On Tuesday 8th,...
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 Rural Housing Week 2019 huge success ...
In Hinterland this week - rural homelessness, coastal towns, obesity, the Lake District and the perils of pets! Read on... * * * Rural homelessness is a growing crisis and this is why it...
07 October 2019 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 (30 September - 5 October) On Sunday 30th,...
The RSN's Observatory is the place to discover the statistics behind key issues facing rural communities in England, issues that the RSN is striving to highlight and tackle through its work. The Observatory is additionally a great place to understand...
In Hinterland this week - I have devoted most of the stories to a small town agenda. We have an arts transformed Margate, the ongoing crisis of rough sleeping, economic downturns on the High Street, a positive spin off from...
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The RSN demands fairer funding from Central Government who have historically and systematically underfunded rural areas.
The RSN campaigns to help rural residents overcome multiple access barriers to key services which includes poor transport and broadband.
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
Tackling a collection of circumstances which leaves many rural residents vulnerable is a key issue for the RSN.
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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