The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Rural 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.
06.04.2021
New scheme worth up to £120 million launched to help local transport authorities introduce zero emission buses Move will reduce carbon emissions from local public transport, improving air quality in areas across England ...
06.04.2021
Poor access to public transport and fewer numbers of car owners are isolating people living in ‘left behind’ neighbourhoods from urban centres and essential services That’s according to a new report by the Campaign for Better Transport and the...
06.04.2021
Trade business publication smallbusiness.co.uk has reported that vouchers worth up to £3,500 will be available for rural small businesses to help cover the costs of installing gigabit broadband as part of the next round of the UK Gigabit Voucher Scheme...
29.03.2021
The UK welfare system is poorly adapted to meet the needs of those living in rural areas, new research led by Newcastle University has found Opportunity for rural proofing The research, which was carried out by Newcastle...
15.03.2021
The Rural Services Network has been considering key government documents and publications ‘Through a Rural Lens’ to see how rural communities and their services are considered. In the latest of our ‘Through a Rural Lens’ analyses, we have reviewed...
08.03.2021
Gas network company SGN wants to help families stay safe and warm this winter The company looks after the network that keeps gas flowing to homes and businesses across the south of England and in Scotland. It’s produced...
08.03.2021
The digital divide is the gap between people who have full access to digital technologies and those who do not. COVID-19 has underlined the importance of access to and comfort with technology. Throughout the pandemic the internet and digital devices...
01.03.2021
ACS (Association of Convenience Stores) has urged the Government to recognise the importance of rural shops and ensure that they are not left playing catch up when it comes to being able to provide services to their customers ...
01.03.2021
DevonLive have reported that pupils living in rural Devon have been unable to learn remotely due to awful internet connection A school in North Devon has raised concerns over its pupil's internet quality after households in the area were...
22.02.2021
PA Media has covered the results of a new report suggesting that extra pressure on broadband connections is forcing people to resort to using mobile phones to stay online during lockdown More than a third of people (36 per...
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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.
Rural Health and Wellbeing
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
Rural 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.
Rural Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
Rural Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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