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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. 

Autumn Statement 2023: What does it mean for rural?
27.11.2023

Autumn Statement 2023: What does it mean for rural?

It’s been nearly a week since the Chancellor delivered his Autumn Statement and RSN Chief Executive Kerry Booth and her team have been digesting what it means for rural communities and the organisations that serve them. There were...

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Rural areas hardest hit by transport poverty
27.11.2023

Rural areas hardest hit by transport poverty

A new report by the Social Market Foundation has revealed the extent of the financial burden transport costs is putting on rural communities. The research carried out as part of Getting the measure of transport poverty...

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Vodafone UK’s Chief reaffirms commitment to rural communities
27.11.2023

Vodafone UK’s Chief reaffirms commitment to rural communities

This month the head of Vodafone UK has written to the Business and Trade Committee to reaffirm the company’s commitment to the Shared Rural Network. In his letter to the committee, Andrea Dona, the Chief Network Officer for Vodafone...

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RSN joins celebrations as coalition wins Campaign of the Year award
20.11.2023

RSN joins celebrations as coalition wins Campaign of the Year award

RSN has joined partners in the ‘Rural Homelessness Counts’ Coalition to celebrate its win at the Affordable Housing Awards 2023. The campaign “ Homelessness in the Countryside – A Hidden Crisis ” and the launch of the ‘Rural Homelessness...

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Is the roll out of superfast rural broadband too complicated for users?
20.11.2023

Is the roll out of superfast rural broadband too complicated for users?

MPs and industry leaders have been discussing the challenges facing the roll out of Project Gigabit and superfast broadband across the UK. Chair of the APPG Digital Communications, Selaine Saxby MP (Con, North Devon) led a roundtable discussion last...

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RSN joins calls to protect broadcast services ahead of second reading of government’s Media Bill
20.11.2023

RSN joins calls to protect broadcast services ahead of second reading of government’s Media Bill

The government’s proposed Media Bill will receive its Second reading in the House of Commons today (Tuesday 21 November 2023).  The Bill represents the biggest update to media regulation in a generation and will shape the future of TV and...

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New report warns of pending crisis in childcare sector
20.11.2023

New report warns of pending crisis in childcare sector

New research by the Early Education and Childcare coalition has found that a mass exodus of staff from the childcare sector could leave many people struggling to find places for their children. According to the findings in Retention...

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Digital divide between rural and urban area is growing
13.11.2023

Digital divide between rural and urban area is growing

A new study has been published by the mobile operator, Vodaphone UK, which reveals the gap between urban and rural areas is growing when it comes to reliable connectivity. The report, ‘ Connecting the Countryside ’ was commissioned by Vodafone...

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New government consultation finds Local Authorities are key to a successful EV roll out
13.11.2023

New government consultation finds Local Authorities are key to a successful EV roll out

The Lords Select Committee on Environment and Climate Change has published its consultation response to the Electric Vehicles Enquiry.  The written evidence from the Urban Transport Group highlights the disparity between urban and rural areas and the challenges each face...

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Response to the Home Secretary's Proposed Legislation on Homelessness
06.11.2023

Response to the Home Secretary's Proposed Legislation on Homelessness

As the Rural Homelessness Counts Coalition , a collective of over 20 organisations committed to eradicating homelessness, we must voice our deep concerns over the Home Secretary’s recent statements and legislative proposals to limit the use of tents...

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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.

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The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.

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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. 

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The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.

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