"I found the events I attended full of really down-to-earth practical ways ahead and excellent examples to inspire us."
Joe Tristram - North Somerset Council
"Another great conference experience - engaging speakers & content with plenty of time to give wide coverage across themes - well done team!"
Nik Harwood - Young Somerset
"As a representative of a National Park, I find the RSN to be an invaluable resource of information, data and ideas for understanding the complexities of rural life, economy and society. As a network, it allows me to learn about work being carried out in other regions, which inspire the way I work with the communities and businesses in my area. The annual conference is always highly informative, well-organised and has a wide range of topics and expert speakers."
David Andrew Boocock - Dartmoor National Park Authority
"Really worth taking part, got so much out of the sessions. Would highly recommend to fellow councillors."
Cllr Jill Makinson-Sanders - East Lindsey District Council
"The RSN continues to provide an excellent service, particularly in keeping "rural" front and centre of government policy development. Its weekly news updates are worth being a member alone, never mind all the other services they provide."
Andrew Tordoff - East Riding of Yorkshire Council
"Kerry chairs the event really well and always adds very pertinent and useful comment."
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"Very helpful and informative to assist in understanding some of the multitude of issues that make net zero a complex world"
Judy Bell - Lincolnshire County Council
"The RSN Annual conference is excellent, it brings together a wide range of speakers focusing specifically on rural issues in a way that other conferences simply can't do."
Glenn Peacey - Hampshire County Council
"This event was excellent with knowledgeable and importantly relatable speakers".
Cllr Mandy Ewings - West Devon Borough Council
"The Rural Affordable Housing Session event held this morning was absolutely riveting. It was so encouraging to hear success stories but also realities presented by hard working, experienced people who can identify opportunity where others can see none."
Cllr Julia Judd - Cotswold District Council