The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Seminars
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...
14.01.2014
The Approaches to Alternative Service Delivery seminar was held at Oxfordshire County Council, County Hall, New Road, Oxford on the 14th of January 2014 Presentations were as follows: - Audrey Roy (Rural proofing the local and...
11.09.2013
The What makes a community sustainable? Seminar - held Bishop Lloyd’s Palace, 51/53 Watergate Row, Chester CH1 2LE on the 10 September 2013 Presentations were as follows: - Mick Duggan (CLG Decentralisation and Neighbourhood Planning Team)...
16.07.2013
The Developing Rural Places - Planning and Localism seminar held at Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire on the 16 July 2013 Presentations were as follows: - Michael Hyatt (Head of Strategy, Research & Performance;...
11.06.2013
The Rural Youth seminar held at the Plymouth University, Babbage Building, Drake Circus, Plymouth on the 11 June 2013 Presentations were as follows: Naomi Tyrrell (Plymouth University) - Rural Realities: Challenges for Young People Living in...
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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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