The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Rural Services Network
Promoting Rural Best practice
The RSP provides a unique opportunity for its members to promote and highlight topical examples of rural best practice, case studies and pilot projects.
The RSP also raises awareness of the excellent work currently being delivered by rural practitioners in England.
06.01.2020
The CPRE have published a report titled ' Reviving county farms '. This report, prepared for CPRE by the New Economics Foundation, Shared Assets and Who Owns England?, shows that the opportunities that county farms offer – in terms...
25.11.2019
Blog by Mark Lynam (iED board member) The General Election campaign has been positioned, by many commentators and politicians from across the spectrum, as an opportunity for renewal and refresh. A chance to seize the economic opportunities that...
11.11.2019
The Post Office has announced a new agreement with 28 UK banks to ensure that millions of their customers continue to have national, free access to everyday banking services. Our branches remain where banks no longer exist. With 6000 branches...
11.11.2019
Pub is The Hub has launched Join Inn – Last Orders for Loneliness to combat loneliness and isolation through services and activities provided by pubs in a £100,000 two-year pilot programme that is being funded by HEINEKEN UK. The...
11.11.2019
Since 2008, numbers of defibrillators in the community has increased by several thousand. Many have been placed for altruistic reasons, but significant numbers of these defibrillators are now unloved and not looked after, wasting a valuable resource, as well as...
11.11.2019
Rural living conjures up images of rustic charm, fresh air and an idyllic lifestyle. With inspiring views and a strong sense of community, it is easy to see why people swap the pace of the city for something a little...
11.11.2019
It’s a claim that many MP’s and Ministers make when giving business related statements, “I understand business because my family own a small business”, “I’m an business person myself and bring excellent negotiating skills with me”, “I’m from a business...
11.11.2019
It is widely acknowledged that there are groups of people at risk living in the countryside can experience a wide range of issues including: loneliness and isolation; lack of transport; poverty; fuel poverty; broadband connectivity issues; inability to access health and social care and...
11.11.2019
Press Release - 30th October 2019 -Marsden, Yorkshire A survey of breeding birds on moors in the Peak District National Park has shown an increase in the breeding wader populations in contrast with national declines, as well as in...
11.11.2019
TED Ageing Better in East Lindsey is one of fourteen partnership programmes funded through The National Lottery Community Fund - Fulfilling Lives: Ageing Better Programme. Ageing Better partnerships are based in 14 locations across England, from Torbay to Middlesbrough...
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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.
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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