The National Rural Conference 2025

Bookings are now officially open for the National Rural Conference 2025, which will take place online from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 September.
This is the Rural Services Network’s flagship event of the year, bringing together rural decision-makers, practitioners, and advocates for four days of live, interactive sessions focused on the future of rural communities.
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RSN Responds to DEFRA Recycling Consultation

The Rural Services Network has submitted an official response to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) on the Consistency of Household and Business Recycling Consultation.  

RSN’s response incorporates comments from an array of its members with many expressing concern over:

  • New Burdens Guidance
  • Rural Proofing
  • Disproportionate costs experienced by rural areas

To read the full response click here