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25.09.2020
This analysis presents data from the Department for Transport showing road traffic by Local Highway Authority area. → Download the road traffic analysis here...
14.09.2020
Farmers Guardian reports that an ’ecosystem of disadvantage’ is severely affecting young peoples’ ability to live and work rurally, according to a report from the Rural Youth Project (RYP) The article maintains that internet speed and access is a...
07.09.2020
ITV West Country reports on new measures introduced to support social distancing whilst children in the area travel to school on buses The headteacher at Saltash Community School in Cornwall has closed roads to enable children to access coaches...
07.09.2020
The Telegraph has reported on concerns about plans to build lorry parks across rural parks of south England to cope with the implications of Brexit trade regulations Of particular concern to residents is the lack of planning permission across...
01.09.2020
The Planner has reported on research that has found a lack of access to public transport and the internet is leaving children in remote rural communities suffering ‘prolonged isolation, exclusion and insecurity’ A Centre for Mental Health study has...
01.09.2020
Richmondshire Today has reported that excessive parking in rural villages is an increasingly widespread problem in with ‘no satisfactory solution’ Local Councillor Allen Kirkbride raised concerns that villages were ‘jammed with cars’ especially at holiday times. Rural residents...
24.08.2020
Market Rasen Mail has covered news that Sir Edward Leigh MP (Con) has criticised a regional bus company for withdrawing services from small rural communities: ‘when they need it most’ Leigh maintained it is ‘wrong’ of Stagecoach East Midlands...
10.08.2020
On 14th July 2020, the Rural Services APPG considered the main difficulties faced by rural bus services in England, and how these might be overcome The Chairman of the APPG for Rural Services (The Rt Hon Philip Dunne, MP)...
23.06.2020
This analysis presents data from the Department for Transport showing local bus passenger journeys for the years 2009/10 to 2018/19 by Local Authority area. The analysis shows the passenger journeys per head of population and provides comparison with averages for...
22.06.2020
The Swindon Advertiser reports that villages in rural areas close to Swindon could be benefitting from new bus services if bids for £2 million of Government funding are successful The borough council made two separate bids of £1.05 million...
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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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