The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Book your place at the National Rural Conference 2022
If your organisation is a member of the RSN through the SPARSE, Rural Assembly, RSP or RHCA you can book your free place at the National Rural Conference now and join rural specialists to debate key issues. We have over 600 bookings already so book your place now!
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.
25.07.2022
The RSN is delighted to invite you to attend the National Rural Conference 2022! Aimed at Senior Officers, Members and policy makers along with those working to deliver services in rural areas this conference is an exciting opportunity...
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...
25.07.2022
Monday 19th September John Birtwistle, Head of Policy, First Bus John is Head of Policy at First Bus, one of the UK’s largest bus operators. In England, First Bus provides rural services across Cornwall, Norfolk, Suffolk, North and West...
25.07.2022
The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) puts knowledge to work for an enterprising countryside… combining research with practical innovation to find new ways of unlocking potential and supporting thriving rural businesses and communities. Here’s how:...
25.07.2022
Founded in 2009, Airband is an independent internet service provider bringing high speed broadband to homes, business and industry in rural and hard-to-reach areas. Our mission is to provide the best rural broadband. We don’t think you should wait...
25.07.2022
We are an expert provider of professional services, helping public and private sector partners make the most of a world increasingly driven by data and technology. We strongly believe that businesses must do more than simply making a profit...
25.07.2022
OFTEC (established in 1991) is a leading 'not for profit' trade organisation in the heating and cooking industries of the UK and Republic of Ireland. OFTEC’s focus is on heating technologies used off the gas grid. Our trade...
25.07.2022
Arqiva is at the heart of the broadcast and utilities sectors in the UK and beyond, providing critical communications infrastructure and media services. Arqiva is the only national provider of terrestrial television and radio broadcasting and provides a machine-to-machine connectivity...
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...
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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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