RSN Blog

12 Oct 2026

Devolution Was Unofficial Theme Of Labour Party Conference

Written by Kerry Booth Chief Executive, Rural Services Network While ‘Hope again’ was the official badge of the Labour Party Conference, Devolution, felt like the unofficial theme as session after...

22 Sep 2026

Understanding Rural Is Vital For Policy Of Place To Work

Reflections on the 2026 National Rural Conference and why understanding rural realities is essential if place-based policy is to succeed. Written by Kerry Booth Chief Executive, Rural Services Network I...

13 Jul 2026

LGA Conference – Learning and Linking Up

Reflections from our Chief Executive Last week I travelled to Bournemouth with RSN Assistant Chief Executive Nadine Trout for the LGA Conference and 3 full on days of learning and...

30 Jun 2026

Time For Rural?

19 Jun 2026

Better Transport Week: Why Rural Transport Matters

As Better Transport Week takes place across the UK this week, attention is once again turning to the role transport plays in connecting people with jobs, services, opportunities and each...

19 May 2026

A National Vision, But Where Is Rural Britain?

It’s been almost a week since the Kings Speech set out the Governments planned laws and priorities for the coming year and I’ve been reflecting on the rural perspective of...