Welcome to 2019 from the RSN!
We’re looking forward to another busy year supporting all of our members. Our mission is to be the national champion for rural services, ensuring that people in rural areas have a strong voice. We are fighting for a fair deal for rural communities to maintain their social and economic viability for the benefit of the […]
Stop rural fuel stations overcharging
A cross-party group of MPs has called for a new independent watchdog to monitor the cost of fuel, as reported by the Shropshire Star. The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Fair Fuel has accused fuel stations of profiteering from consumers and wants a new body, Pumpwatch, to regulate prices. Working with FairFuelUK, the group has launched […]
Call for rural taxis to replace buses
The Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) has published a report calling for a ‘planned network’ of rural transport to replace the ‘patchwork of different forms and types’ that currently exists, according to regional paper, Shropshire Star, and website, Engineering and Technology. In a headline grabbing-claim, the CBT believes that taxis should be used to provide […]
Rural pupils get help from online tutors
The Times reports that schools in rural areas are now connecting pupils with tutors online in a bid to give them an equal chance of succeeding in school exams. Tutoring has traditionally been more prevalent in urban, affluent areas, however thanks to technology, private online tutoring sessions are now being made available to more students […]
Rural Music Network Project 2019-2021
James Brookes: Project [email protected] Over the past five years Young Somerset (formerly Somerset Rural Youth Project), funded by Youth Music, has been delivering a music project called the Rural Music Network. Over this time this project has developed its partnerships, such as BBC Introducing in the West and Michael Eavis (The Glastonbury Festival) that has […]
IED Annual Conference review
January 2019 The Institute of Economic Development (IED) annual conference is always a great opportunity to understand the views of economic development professionals at the end of each year – and provide some professional input into those topic areas likely to exercise the minds of those attending in the 12 months to come. Our conference […]
Affinity Water – Beat the Chill
RSN is pleased to work with Affinity Water in a number of areas. The message they give here would be universal in respect of all the water companies across England. Each of these companies will operate a Priority Services Register for their area. We very much encourage people to check their eligibility for signing up […]
