Meetings & Events

Throughout the year we provide a range of meetings and events for our subscribed authorities and organisations.

The different events range from seminars, to working groups to full meetings and provide organisations with the chance to engage at different levels with different issues.

conferences

The Rural Services Network provides a range of meetings and events for organisations within membership to attend depending on their area of interest

- To view information about our seminars click here
- To view information about our meetings click here

Conferences

The Rural Services Network has delivered a number of conferences and details of these can be found below.

You can also find details of any upcoming conferences and how to book.

Future Meetings and Events The National Rural Conference 2024 The National Rural Conference 2024 Conference Sponsor - Retrofit Information, Support and Expertise (RISE) The National Rural Conference 2024 Conference Sponsor - RABI (Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution) The National Rural Conference 2024 Conference Supporter - the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) The National Rural Conference 2024 Conference Sponsor - The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) The National Rural Conference 2024 Conference Sponsor - University of Lincoln The National Rural Conference 2024 Conference Sponsor - BT RSN National Rural Conference 2023 Feature The National Rural Conference 2023 The National Rural Conference 2023 - Speaker Biographies The National Rural Conference 2023 Conference Supporter - NICRE The National Rural Conference 2023 Conference Sponsor - BT The National Rural Conference 2023 Conference Sponsor - Northern Powergrid The National Rural Conference 2023 Conference Sponsor - Gemserv The National Rural Conference 2023 Conference Sponsor - SWS Broadband The National Rural Conference 2022 The National Rural Conference 2022 - Speaker Biographies Evidence on rural enterprise to be presented at national conference - National Rural Conference 2022 Feature Article Our mission is to provide the best rural broadband - National Rural Conference 2022 Feature Article Broadcast is an enormously valued national asset for rural communities - National Rural Conference 2022 Feature Article The Rural Heating Challenge - National Rural Conference 2022 Feature Article It’s time for a technology inclusive approach to heating rural homes - National Rural Conference 2022 Feature Article The National Rural Conference 2022 Conference Supporter - NICRE The National Rural Conference 2022 Conference Sponsor - Airband The National Rural Conference 2022 Conference Sponsor - Gemserv The National Rural Conference 2022 Conference Sponsor - OFTEC The National Rural Conference 2022 Conference Sponsor - Arqiva The National Rural Conference 2021 The National Rural Conference 2021 - Speaker Biographies The National Rural Conference 2021 Conference Sponsor - Trent and Dove The National Rural Conference 2021 Conference Supporter - NICRE The National Rural Conference 2021 Conference Sponsor - NFU (National Farmers Union) The National Rural Conference 2021 Conference Sponsor - BT The National Rural Conference 2021 Conference Sponsor - NALC The National Rural Conference 2020 RSN Rural Conference 2019 RSN Rural Conference 2018 RSN Rural Conference 2017 Rural Health Conference 2017 RSN Rural Conference 2016 Rural Health Conference 2016 RSN Rural Conference 2015 Rural Housing Conference 2015 LGA/RSN Rural Conference 2014 Rural Housing National Conference 2014 Rural Health Conference 2013 Rural Health Conference 2012

HOT TOPICS

Rural Fair Funding

Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural areas is more expensive.

Rural Economies

Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.

Rural Access to Health and Care Services

Rural residents face distinct healthcare challenges, including limited access to transport, longer distances to medical facilities, an aging demographic, housing inadequacies, digital connectivity gaps, and difficulties recruiting health and care workers.

Rural Affordable Housing

Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, a lack of affordable housing, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.

Rural Transport

Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.

Rural Net Zero

Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.

Rural Digital Connectivity

In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.

Rural Planning

A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.

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