The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
Today the Chancellor promised to 'level up every corner of the UK'. RSN Chief Executive Kerry Booth has been looking at what that means for rural communities: We welcome the news that the government is reforming the planning...
This analysis in the Economy Insight series looks at the proportion of population aged 16-64 who are classed as economically inactive, and the proportion of those classed as economically inactive who do not want a job. The analysis provides comparison...
This analysis in the Economy Insight series looks at the proportion of population that is working age (16 to 64 years old) historically, now, and looking forward into the future (up to the year 2043). The analysis provides comparison with...
This analysis in the Economy Insight series looks at the proportion of employees that are in private or public employment and the proportion that are full time or part time. The analysis provides comparison with averages for local authorities of...
This analysis in the Economy Insight series looks at the enterprise landscape within a chosen local authority area by showing the relative proportions of enterprise types.The analysis shows the movement between sectors from 2015 to 2023, and provides comparison with...
This analysis in the Economy Insight series looks at the employment landscape within a chosen local authority area. The analysis shows which industrial sectors are the biggest employers overall , for full time and part time employees, as well as...
This analysis in the Economy Insight series looks at the number of people that are claiming unemployment related benefits as a proportion of the population that is working age (16 to 64 years old). The analysis uses the Alternative Claimant...
This analysis in the Economy Insight series draws on the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings to examine the difference between hours worked and earnings between those working full time, part time, for male and for female workers in a...
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Almost time for the 2023 National Rural Conference The RSN National Rural Conference...
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Government commits to ‘Unleashing Rural Opportunity’ On 6th June, Government launched a new...
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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.
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.
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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