The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Conferences
We have organised a number of conferences around specific topics and information and presentations from these are available here. You can also find details of upcoming conferences and how to book.
15.01.2020
2020 DATE MEETING/EVENT LOCATION SUBJECTS COVERED 27/01/2020 SPARSE Rural Meeting (AM) LGA, London ...
05.09.2019
Tuesday 3rd of September 2019 11:00 Tea and coffee on arrival & registration 11:30 Welcome & Introduction - Councillor Motley (Chair, Rural...
10.09.2018
Tuesday 4th of September 2018 11:30 Arrival & Registration 11:50 Welcome & Introduction Councillor Motley (Chair, Rural Services Network) - Graham Biggs...
05.09.2017
"The Infrastructure of Success - New Routes to Economic Growth" DAY 1 11:30 am - Arrival and Registration (Tea and Coffee available)...
28.02.2017
"Prevention through Participation: A Whole Population Approach to Improving Health Outcomes" Demands are increasing on health and social care services across the UK, often as budgets are tightening. These circumstances, coupled with the...
06.09.2016
"Brexit - Survival of the Fittest – Making the Case for Rural" Event Presentations: Day 1 Plenary Session: Getting Around Transport and more.... - Colin Walker...
29.01.2016
“Challenging Times – A new Dimension?” Working together to deliver effective rural health services Friday 29th January 2016 House of Lords, London For a detailed report on the conference click here ...
08.09.2015
"Aspiration to Action....The Rural Manifesto" *A copy of the 2015 RSN Rural Manifesto can be downloaded here Day 1 2.00pm - Arrival - tea/coffee and registration ...
09.07.2015
Date: Thursday 9 July Venue: House of Lords Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm Purpose: Following the success of the RURAL HOUSING ALLIANCE inaugural 2014 conference in Cheltenham, the 2015 conference aims to highlight the issues and potential solutions...
09.09.2014
"Sustainability out of Austerity" GA/RSN Annual Rural Conference: Sustainability out of Austerity Crowne Plaza Chester Tuesday 9th September 2014 This year we jointly organised the LGA/ RSN...
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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.
Health and Wellbeing
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
Vulnerability
Tackling a collection of circumstances which leaves many rural residents vulnerable is a key issue for the RSN.
Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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