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13.01.2020
The Times has reported that village halls are enjoying an unexpected resurgence amidst widespread set-backs for shops and other rural services. Community halls that have been adapted have enjoyed renewed popularity by offering the space for coffee shops, concerts, yoga,...
16.12.2019
The rural economy needs more support from the next Government to ensure it does not miss key targets such as climate change, the managing director of Madeleys Chartered Surveyors has said The Shropshire Star covers the comments, which outline...
09.12.2019
Much of our renewable energy infrastructure is located in rural communities. From wind farms, and nuclear power stations, to tidal and solar, all have wide ranging implications for host localities. It has become increasingly common for renewable energy projects to...
21.10.2019
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,...
14.10.2019
Some of the hardest-to-reach rural places in the UK are now eligible for government funding towards the cost of installing gigabit-capable* broadband to homes or businesses when part of a group project, thanks to the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme. ...
02.09.2019
02 September 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 (26 August - 1 September) On Monday 26,...
27.08.2019
Rural communities with poor transport links and a lack of digital connectivity are ‘in crisis’, according to the think tank, Parliament Street The Farmers Guardian covers the new report, Sustaining the Heartland, which warns that rural communities are often...
27.08.2019
Tees Valley Rural Action are looking for a specialist who can work with East Cleveland Villages Big Local to support and identify their next steps that will drive them forward into the remaining 5 years of their ten year programme....
05.08.2019
06 August 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 (29 July - 4 August) Parliament has risen...
30.07.2019
Calor have been considering a range of applications for their Rural Community Fund and recently announced the winning organisations! This year the grant pot was increased to £70,000 and 21 prizes were awarded. Since the fund was announced in...
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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.
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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