The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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OPEN FOR BUSINESS
We are still 'open for business' at the RSN with all of our staff working remotely to stay safe. We will still be delivering our services to our customers, although we're having a little think about how to best enable our usual face to face meetings and seminars.
We are looking forward to chatting with you online! If you have a query please email admin@sparse.gov.uk and we will get back to you.
Stay safe!
Vulnerability
Tackling a collection of circumstances which leaves many rural residents vulnerable is a key issue for the RSN.
06.04.2020
Utility Companies providing Gas, Electricity and Water all keep Priority Services Registers, this is a free service provided by suppliers and network operators and each maintain their own register. These registers are lists of their most vulnerable customers, so...
06.04.2020
The Prince’s Countryside Fund is a member of our Rural Services Partnership The Prince’s Countryside Fund is inviting applications for emergency funding from farming and rural community support groups, who are providing assistance to counter the effects of...
06.04.2020
Several news outlets including the Daily Telegraph and ITV Online covered the warning of an increase in ‘fuel deserts’ from a trade association as many petrol stations will be forced to close due to a lack of sales and their...
06.04.2020
The Alzeimers Society is a member of our Rural Services Partnership The Alzheimer's Society hope that you and your loved ones are safe and well. They understand this is a worrying time for everyone, especially for those affected by...
06.04.2020
The health publication HSJ reports that the coronavirus outbreak is currently a highly regionalised feature in the UK This means that hospitals in more remote areas, often with older populations more susceptible to serious illness, are more at risk...
06.04.2020
Several news outlets, including the MailOnline and the Independent, cover news that bus companies including National Express and Megabus are ceasing operations National Express has stopped selling tickets for journeys from 11.59pm on Sunday 5 April until further notice....
30.03.2020
Sky News reports on research published by Oxford University's Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science that warns of potential ‘hospital deserts’ - areas where demand for beds for coronavirus patients is likely to outstrip supply as the illness spreads Currently,...
30.03.2020
The Melton Times reports how Melton and Rutland MP, Alicia Kearns, has been pressing the Government to introduce more stringent measures to combat rural organised crime She secured a Westminster Hall debate on 18th March to call for a...
30.03.2020
The East Anglian Daily Times reports on concerns that some rural communities could be left without post offices because of the coronavirus Despite Post Offices Ltd being last week listed by the Government as essential shops and therefore permitted...
30.03.2020
Several media outlets including the BBC report that road checkpoints are being set up around the country to determine if drivers' journeys are essential The move is being introduced to ensure motorists are complying with government restrictions to stay...
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HOT TOPICS
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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