The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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LATEST
MAJOR BOOST TO THE CAMPAIGN FOR A RURAL STRATEGY:
The Independent Food, Farming & Countryside Commission hosted by the RSA in its report launched on Tuesday 16th July ‘Our Future in the Land’ has added its voice to the calls by the RSN and the House of Lords Select Committee for a comprehensive Rural Strategy (more to follow)
Seminars
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) – ...
03.03.2015
The Local Authorities and the Health and Well-Being Agenda seminar was held at The Guildhall, High St, Worcester on the 3rd of March 2015 Presentations were as follows: - Katie Lake (In Touch Project Manager) - Gloucestershire RCC In...
27.01.2015
The Lottery and Local Authorities – Learning from Good Practice at the Local Level seminar was held at Rocket Science, Alan Baxter Buildings, 70 Cowcross Street, London on the 27th of January 2015 Presentations were as follows: ...
03.12.2014
Sustainable Tourism Strategies seminar was held in Cheltenham on the 3rd December 2014 Presentations were as follows: - Dr Stewart Barr (University of Exeter) - Transition and the wider environmentransition and the wider environment ...
22.07.2014
The Localism in Practice seminar was held at University of Lincoln, Brayford Wharf, Lincoln on the 22nd of July 2014 Presentation was as follows: Jonathan Platt - Lincolnshire County Council - The Library Agenda ...
03.06.2014
Sustainable Tourism Strategies seminar was held at Northumberland National Park Authority, Eastburn, South Park, Hexham, Northumberland on the 3rd of June 2014 Presentations were as follows: - Key Note; Tony Gates (CEO Northumberland National Park) -...
29.04.2014
Neighbourhood and the Broader Planning Agenda seminar was held at Methodist Church, Wordsworth Street, Penrith, Cumbria on the 29th of April 2014 Presentations were as follows: - Fergus McMorrow - The Eden Experience (including reflection on...
12.03.2014
The Art, Culture, Landscapes, LOCAL AUTHORITIES and Geography seminar was held at South Holland Centre, Spalding on the 12th of March 2014 Presentations were as follows: - Karen Froggatt (Town Centre Manager, Mablethorpe) - Community approaches...
11.02.2014
The “The Unreachables” – Making Delivery Work Through Partnership Across the Rural/Urban Divide seminar was held at Cheshire East Council, Town Hall, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 1EA on the 11th of February 2014 Presentations were as follows: -...
29.01.2014
The seminars will be spread across England to ensure they are inclusive for all and will be presented for us by Neil Benn and Adrian Jenkins of Pixel Consulting. The seminars themselves will give participants the chance to hear...
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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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