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Upcoming Events: The Rural Services Network provides a range of meetings to its members to enable them to network, share best practice and hear from expert speakers in relation to rural services. The 2025 RSN online seminar...
- To download the agenda associated with this meeting click here - The download the minutes for this meeting click here Decisions from the meeting Rural Services Partnership AGM by Nik...
- To download the Agenda for this meeting click here Chair Nik Harwood, Chair, Rural Services Partnership and CEO, Young Somerset https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/faqs/nik-harwood Speakers Nik Harwood Chief Executive, Young Somerset https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/ ...
RSN facilitated an exclusive event for RSN Local Authorities and members of the Rural Services Partnership to hear from BT on the Digital Home Phone Switchover and what it means for their rural communities. It is important that Local...
- To download the Agenda for this seminar click here POST EVENT: PRESENTATIONS Nadine Trout (RSN) - Delivering for Rural ...
- To download the Agenda for this seminar click here POST EVENT: PRESENTATIONS Introduction to the Rural Services Network (RSN) and the Rural Village Services Group. ...
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- To download the Agenda for this seminar click here POST EVENT: PRESENTATIONS Kerry Booth , Chief Executive, Rural Services Network, “National Planning and Policy Framework - Engagement event...
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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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
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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