The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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11.08.2018
England’s tourism sector risks being overwhelmed by record number of visitors and growing skills gaps, say council leaders. The UK’s tourism sector provides 3.1m jobs – many of them in rural areas. It is worth £126bn to the economy...
23.07.2018
A House of Lords committee is asking for views on the opportunities, challenges and prospects for the future in rural communities. The House of Lords Select Committee on the Rural Economy recently began its investigations following its appointment earlier...
15.07.2018
A House of Lords committee investigating the rural economy is set to take evidence into the effectiveness of local government in rural areas. The Select Committee on the Rural Economy, which was appointed on 17 May 2018, is taking...
15.06.2018
A House of Lords committee is to investigate the challenges facing rural communities and the rural economy. It follows the appointment by peers of an ad hoc select committee to consider and report on issues facing the countryside. Committee...
29.04.2010
GLOBAL comparisons of rural issues can be both informative and misleading, writes Brian Wilson. Comparing the way different countries address rural issues not only shows things can be done differently, but the context may be quite different too....
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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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