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.
10.04.2019
2019/20 DATE MEETING/EVENT LOCATION SUBJECTS COVERED May/June 2019 (tbc) * Regional Seminar Programme...
09.04.2019
Venue – 63, Bayswater Rad, London. → To download the agenda and papers associated with this meeting click here → To download a copy of these minutes click here Present: ...
09.04.2019
Venue – 63, Bayswater Rad, London. → To download the agenda and papers associated with this meeting click here → To download a copy of these minutes click here ...
08.04.2019
The Attendance list can be found here The Apologies list can be found here - To download the agenda and papers associated with this meeting click here - To download the minutes...
08.04.2019
The Apologies list can be found here The Attendance list can be found here To download the agenda and papers associated for this meeting, click here To download these minutes...
21.03.2019
Minutes of the RSN South West Regional Seminar & Meeting held at East Devon District Council, 21 March 2019 Thank you to East Devon District Council for kindly hosting this event To download a copy of these minutes click...
18.02.2019
Minutes of the RSN West Midlands Regional Seminar & Meeting held at Stafford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Riverside, Stafford ST16 3AQ on 18 February 2019 Thank you to Stafford Borough Council for kindly hosting this event To download a...
28.01.2019
Notes of the Rural Economy Group The meeting was held at the LGA, 18 Smith Square, Westminster, and London SW1P 3HZ. - To download the agenda and papers associated for this meeting, click here ...
28.01.2019
Notes of last SPARSE Rural Special Interest Group meeting on 28 January 2019 - held at the LGA, Smith Square 1&2, Ground Floor, 18 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3HZ - To download the agenda and papers associated for...
14.01.2019
To download the agenda and the papers associated with the meeting click here To download these minutes of the meeting click here Present: Cllr Cecilia Motley, Chair – RSN Cllr Robert Heseltine First...
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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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