On this page we signpost you to a range of resources, networks and campaigns relevant to rural areas.

For information on the following, see below:

• Rural Leeds - Useful Links
• Rural Broadband Campaign : The Final Third First Campaign
• Rural Network
• Rural Services Network
• Rural Stress Helpline

Rural Leeds - Useful Links

Otley

Otley Town Council

Otley Matters 

Visit Otley

Pool

Pool-in-Wharfedale Parish Council

Pool-in-Wharfedale News

Regional and National

Action for Market Towns

Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE)

Rural Action Yorkshire (RAY) follow on twitter @ruralyorkshire

Rural Connect - RISS (Rural Infrastructure Support System) Connecting rural communities is a Big Lottery Funded project that is working with rural Voluntary and Community Sector groups to deliver support, guidance and information in rural areas of West Yorkshire. VAL is part of this project.

 

Rural Broadband Campaign : The Final Third First Campaign

The Final Third First Campaign has come into existence because there are thousands of people in the UK who do not have a functional broadband connection at present (in "notspots" and because of technical issues with the existing telephone network), and approximately a third of the country whose future connectivity requirements will not be met by the market by 2017.
At present, commercial players cannot find a business case for connecting the Final Third, with the most common arguments being that where fibre needs to be laid in rural areas, where the number of potential connections are less than in urban areas, the economics do not stack up for this to be profitable for the telcos.

To support the campaign visit The Final Third First Campaign

Computers for Rural People

The Arthur Rank Centre is committed to supporting rural communities and has set up a scheme to provide computers at a very low cost to encourage people to take the first step.

You are eligible if:

• You are retired or approaching retirement, and have seen how your own computer could enrich your life

• You are a really busy person, and find that organising things by telephone and letter are just too slow

• You have children at school, and want them to be able to keep up with their work

Find out more at: www.arthurrankcentre.org.uk

Rural Network

In partnership with Humber and Wolds Rural Community Council (HWRCC), Rural Action Yorkshire and Yorkshire & the Humber Forum, the Rural Network aims to bring together all voluntary and community organisations (VCOs) that have an interest in rural issues in the region.

This helps to raise awareness among infrastructure organisations and networks whose primary focus is not rural, of the special needs and interests of front line groups working in rural areas. Improves communication between specialist rural VCOs and the wider VCS by working together to run joint rural focused projects in the region. Works with the Yorkshire and Humber sub-regional projects to deliver meaningful consultations with front line rural groups about their needs, priorities and concerns. Informs and influences regional organisations, polices and structures to ensure that the voice of the rural VCS is listened to. Ensures there is an effective response to emerging policy papers affecting rural communities.

To subscribe to the Yorkshire and the Humber Rural Network 'Rural News' E-bulletin, email Sophie Price, Network Manager.

Rural Services Network

The Rural Services Network (RSN) is a membership organisation devoted to safeguarding and improving services in rural communities across England. Already 250 organisations across the complete range of rural services are members, including local authorities, public bodies, businesses, charities and voluntary groups across the spectrum of rural service provision.
The network has three main purposes:

• Representing the case for a better deal for rural service provision
• Exchanging useful and relevant information
• Developing and sharing best practice

To subscribe to their weekly news digest Hinterland visit RSN Online

Rural Stress Helpline (RSH)

Rural Stress Helpline offers a confidential, non judgemental listening service to anyone in a rural area feeling troubled, anxious, worried, stressed or needing information. Visit the Rural Stress Helpine website or call the Rural Stress Helpline on 0845 094 8286. content