The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Fully Booked!
Please note that our North West Regional Seminar which will be held at Lancashire County Council on the 07/10/19 is now fully booked up.
If you have not booked a place and would like to add yourself to the reserve list for the event please contact events@sparse.gov.uk
Seminars
22.10.2012
OUR first seminar to address the issue of the rural-urban fringe was held at St Mary's Church, Sheffield, in October 2012. Presentations were as follows: · Farming on the rural-urban fringe - David Collier ...
13.06.2012
At the point of going to press the Localism Bill is still working its way through Parliament, the Big Society, Localism and some of its more detailed key features such as the Right to Build and the Right to Run...
15.05.2012
There have been major organizational and policy changes within the environmental agenda for local authorities and public bodies and this event will provide an opportunity to explore their different guises. · Ecosystem services and the Natural Environment White Paper...
15.02.2012
This event will provide an opportunity to discuss and network around the unique challenges and issues facing upland communities. Speakers at the Event: · Barry Forde - Broadband 4 the Rural North (B4RN) · Lois Mansfield,...
15.01.2012
This event will cover best practice and latest trends around rural housing and fuel poverty. Speakers at the event: · Housing & Fuel Poverty - Flipchart Write-up · Jo Lavis - Rural Housing Solutions ...
15.11.2011
This event will concentrate on the unfolding of the new economic development agenda and key issues around intervening successfully in rural economies. · New Anglia LEP - Progress Over the First Year · Joyce Liddle , International Centre...
15.09.2011
This event will explore good practice and opportunities for innovation and partnership around the rural service delivery agenda. · Integrated flipchart · James Derounian , University of Gloucestershire · James Derounian - Handout · Gary...
15.04.2011
Making the Most of Land and the Environment Held at York St John University, this event reviewed the distinctive roles and opportunities local authorities have in the context of their local land holdings and landscapes. Speakers included: ...
15.01.2011
This event provided an update on good practice and ongoing challenges in tackling the 'digital divide'. Speakers included: · Community Broadband Network, Malcolm Corbett, CEO · Joint Access Centres, Access to Services Team, North Yorkshire County Council ·...
15.10.2010
Held at Nottingham Trent University, this event outlined 4 areas of key research which are relevant to rural practitioners and policy makers. Speakers included: · Coastal Towns - Professor Stephen Fothergill, Sheffield Hallam University · Rural/Urban Connectivities...
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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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