The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Hinterland
16.12.2019
In the last Hinterland of the year can I wish you all Merry Christmas. I’m afraid there aren’t many laughs in this week’s edition unless you like dogs.... We cover falling quality of life expectations, village greens, threats to public...
09.12.2019
In Hinterland this week - a village pub in need of rescuing, a household name in need of support, rural through the lens of the election and a justification for the development of a Christmas hangover. Read on... * ...
02.12.2019
In Hinterland this week - the political football games have reached digital and mobile proportions, the search for nurses and in the future for a mobile GP and ongoing farming uncertainty. All leavened with an interesting and missing road sign….....
25.11.2019
In Hinterland this week - climate capture, housing, roads, nhs staff, foxhunting and turkeys. Read on for even greater enlightenment... * * * Spending on trees in UK falls despite pledges to plant more Ive just...
18.11.2019
In Hinterland this week - lots of NHS but not enough NHS rural, A call for flood resources for Local Government, some turtle doves in the build up to Christmas, stressed Whitehall staff and finally a penny farthing. Read on......
11.11.2019
In Hinterland this week - we have a strong health theme with the first rumblings of critical health incidents, climate change emergencies, a lack of key workers in health and care, the unkind and greedy face of some private sector...
04.11.2019
In Hinterland this week, - Brexit looms large, cash points are available in modest new numbers, unsustainable home to school transport revealed, a coalmine controversy and the awful impact of an impending election on school nativity plays. Read on... ...
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...
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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
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.
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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