The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Meetings
The Rural Services Network facilitates a number of meetings to bring together our member authorities and rural organisations. We aim to debate key issues affecting rural communities, share best practice and work together to provide a voice for rural communities.
21.10.2020
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. DATE...
16.11.2020
- 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...
16.11.2020
Date: 16th November 2020 Subject: Rural Health and Social care Chair: Councillor Cecilia Motley, Shropshire Council Hosted: Online Event via Zoom - To download the agenda and papers associated for this meeting, click here -...
02.11.2020
Date: 2nd November 2020 Subject: Rural Housing Chair: Councillor Trevor Thorne, Northumberland County Council - To download the Agenda for this seminar click here - To download the Learning Outcomes...
20.10.2020
Date: 20th October 2020 Subject: Planning for the Future White Paper Chair: Graham Biggs, Chief Executive of Rural Services Network - To download the Agenda for this seminar click here Speakers:...
12.10.2020
Date: 12th October 2020 Subject: Rural Economy Chair: Councillor Cecilia Motley, Shropshire Council Hosted: Online Event via Zoom - To download the agenda and papers associated for this meeting, click here - To download a...
12.10.2020
Notes of last SPARSE Rural Special Interest Group meeting on 12 October 2020 - held online via Zoom - To download the agenda and papers associated for this meeting, click here - To download these...
05.10.2020
Date: 5th October 2020 Subject: Rural Vulnerability Chair: Cllr Mary Robinson, Eden District Council - To download the Agenda for this seminar click here - To download the Learning Outcomes...
28.09.2020
MINUTES FOR RURAL SERVICES NETWORK EXECUTIVE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS Hosted: Online via Zoom Date: Monday 28th September 2020 Time: 11:15am To download the agenda and the papers associated with the...
22.09.2020
The minutes of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Rural Services can be found below: 22 September 2020 22nd September 2020 Meeting Minutes - Associated paper - Comprehensive Spending Review 2020 - Submission...
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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
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.
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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