The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Conferences
The Rural Services Network provides a range of meetings and events for organisations within membership to attend depending on their area of interest
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Conferences
The Rural Services Network has delivered a number of conferences and details of these can be found below.
You can also find details of any upcoming conferences and how to book.
03.11.2021
Upcoming Events: The Rural Services Network provides a range of meetings to its members to enable them to network, share best practice and hear from expert speakers in relation to rural services. The 2022 RSN online seminar...
13.09.2021
Please note that bookings for the National Rural Conference 2021 are now closed. Welcome to our annual rural conference, the rural event of the year for those delivering services in rural areas and supporting the wellbeing of...
06.09.2021
Monday 13th September Richard Wainer, Policy and Public Affairs Director, BT Group Richard Wainer is Policy and Public Affairs Director, Networks, BT Group. Richard leads BT’s public policy work across key issues relating to its investment in and...
02.08.2021
Formed in 2001, Trent & Dove is a Housing Association providing affordable housing for rent and shared ownership in both rural and urban areas across the Midlands. We are a not-for-profit organisation, any surpluses are used for...
02.08.2021
About the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) NICRE collaborates, researches and co-designs ideas and solutions to foster rural enterprise and unlock the potential in the UK’s rural economies. We’re a powerful and unique hub of...
02.08.2021
‘Levelling up’ Rural Britain An ambitious and revolutionary approach to levelling up rural Britain can create jobs, boost green economic growth, increase exports and improve the wellbeing of the entire nation, as highlighted in the NFU’s Levelling Up...
02.08.2021
Helping you do more for less Local government organisations are under increasing pressure. Although you’re being asked to reduce costs, you’re expected to deliver economic growth, while improving the quality of your services. But technology can help. ...
02.08.2021
Established in 1947, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is a membership organisation and the only national body representing England's 10,000 local (parish and town) councils and 100,000 councillors. NALC works in partnership with 43 county associations to support,...
02.09.2020
The Rural Services Network is delighted to welcome you to the online National Rural Conference 2020! With sessions spread out over the course of the week, the format may be different but delegates will still be able to benefit from...
05.09.2019
Tuesday 3rd of September 2019 11:00 Tea and coffee on arrival & registration 11:30 Welcome & Introduction - Councillor Motley (Chair, Rural...
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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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