The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
Rural Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
16 Dec 2019
Rural businesses hope election result will put an end to uncertainty
Regional paper the Shropshire Star reports that business owners are hoping the Conservative majority in Parliament will put an end to the uncertainty ‘that has plagued many businesses’ and ‘impacted...
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09 Dec 2019
Support for small businesses
The Independent reports on Labour’s announcement last week to establish a network of business advisers in Post Office branches to help small firms access support and finance A Post Office...
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09 Dec 2019
Rural Economy Spotlight – December 2019
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Long-term, funded Rural Strategy urgently needed...
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02 Dec 2019
Provision made for rural communities in 2019 General Election manifestos “woefully inadequate”
Article by Martin Collett, Chief Executive, English Rural Woefully inadequate. That best describes the provision made for rural communities in the 2019 General Election manifestos. Taking the blue, red, and yellow...
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02 Dec 2019
02/12/2019 – RSN AGM & Rural Assembly Meeting
– To download the agenda and papers associated with this meeting click here – To download the minutes for this meeting, click here – The Attendance and Apologies for this meeting can be...
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18 Nov 2019
New research project – Engaging Rural Micros
Are you a rural micro business or sole trader? Are you interested in shaping the future of business support? Then the Engaging Rural Micros project wants to work with you!...
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08 Nov 2019
RSN Economic Profiling Service – August 2019
– Unemployment Claimant Flows as an Indicator of Economic Performance – Alternative claimant count flows (August 2019) – Alternative claimant count as percentage of working population (June 19)
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04 Nov 2019
Check out the broadband speeds for your constituency!
Recently released data from the Government shows broadband speeds for every constituency in the country Click on the link below and type in your constituency to see your data. →...
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04 Nov 2019
100 free to use ATMs already requested from Link
Kent Live covers the news that more than 100 requests for free-to-use ATMs have been made across the UK It comes after The Community Access to Cash Delivery Fund announced that...
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04 Nov 2019
Rural Commission calls for evidence
Members of North Yorkshire’s Rural Commission have launched a call for evidence as part of its first inquiry The Darlington and Stockton Times reports that the independent panel will first...
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