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Hinterland
28.10.2019
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...
21.10.2019
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...
14.10.2019
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...
07.10.2019
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...
30.09.2019
In Hinterland this week - businesses operate in challenging times, too few vaccinations, the psychological challenges of rural dwelling, rapid aids and adaptations for the elderly, more planned hospital investment but perhaps not anywhere near you and if you like...
23.09.2019
In Hinterland this week - slow rural broadband, climate change and the food supply, shrinking ATM coverage, private care homes, National Parks and 100 years of forests. Read on... * * * Slow digital...
16.09.2019
In Hinterland this week - notwithstanding portents of future doom this week Hinterland profiles some really dynamic examples of world class farming innovation; it seeks to debunk the old emotive greenbelt chestnut, it celebrates the role of the bus in...
09.09.2019
In Hinterland this week - a review of special education needs costs, a grim funding future for Local Government, failing hospitals, growers glimpse hope in the prospect of migrant workers being able to stay (at least for now!), the RSN...
02.09.2019
In Hinterland this week, as we build up to the RSN Conference, I bring you stories of: 5G masts, Rural Foodbanks, Health Apps, Young Fishermen bucking a trend, generational declines in living standards for young people and finally hedgehogs!! ...
27.08.2019
In Hinterland this week, some reflections on the impact of work environments on mental health, our poor record on wildlife, the impact of criminals who prey on the countryside, time to buy into apprenticeships, the onset of a no-deal Brexit...
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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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