The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Seminars
26.07.2017
The Place Marketing was held The Square, Town Hall, Retford, Nottinghamshire on the 26th of July 2017 Presentations were as follows: - Patrick Candler (Sherwood Forest Trust) The role and activities of the Trust -...
24.05.2017
(Re)defining Rural Places was held the University of Chester on the 24th of May 2017 Presentations were as follows: - Jeremy Pickles (Principal Sustainable Communities and Coast Officer at East Riding of Yorkshire Council) Life...
07.03.2017
The Rural Programmes and Cross Cutting Themes seminar was held in Durham on the 7th March 2017 Presentations were as follows: - Richard Scothorne (Rocket Science Director) - Employability initiatives and Rural Resonances: 4 issues ...
14.12.2016
The Grants and Funding: meeting the philanthropic needs of rural England seminar took place in Peterborough on the 14th December 2016 Presentations were as follows: - Clare Crookenden (The Prince's Countryside Fund) Supporting the people who...
20.10.2016
The Rural Economies: taking a lead on community regeneration and social value seminar took place in Swindon on the 20th October 2016 Presentations were as follows: - Rob Poole (Cornwall Rural Community Council) Exploring the...
06.07.2016
Mind the [Rural] Gap – Access to Services and Rural Proofing seminar was held at Basement Room, Alan Baxter Buildings, 75 Cowcross Street, London on the 6th of July 2016 The days Agenda can be downloaded here ...
13.04.2016
The 2016 RSN Finance Seminar was held on Wednesday, 23 March, 2016. It was held at the Royal Overseas League, Park Place, St. James's Street, London, SW1A 1LR. A summary of the programme can be downloaded here ....
09.02.2016
The Making Rural Settlements Work: Planning and Affordable Housing seminar was held at Council Chamber, North Yorkshire County Council, County Hall, Northallerton on the 9th February 2016 The days Agenda can be downloaded here The speakers biographies and...
18.11.2015
The Tackling the Challenges of Ageing – Fuel Poverty and Services for the Older People seminar was held at Cotswold District Council on the 18th November 2015 Presentations were as follows: - Mick King (Director, Lincolnshire Home Independence...
24.08.2015
The Viable Rural Communities and Economies – Through the lens of the Market Town seminar was held at Harborough District Council on the 19th August 2015 Presentations were as follows: - Lee Byrne (Harborough District Council) – ...
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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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