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The Rural Services Network (RSN) is thrilled to announce the National Rural Conference 2024, taking place from 16th to 19th September. This virtual event, accessible via Zoom, is the premier gathering for senior officers, members, policymakers, and rural service professionals.
Further information and booking details can be found here
Established in 1947, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is a membership organisation and the only national body representing England's 10,000 local (parish and town) councils and 100,000 councillors. NALC works in partnership with 43 county associations to support,...
The Rural Services Network is delighted to welcome you to the online National Rural Conference 2020! With sessions spread out over the course of the week, the format may be different but delegates will still be able to benefit from...
Tuesday 3rd of September 2019 11:00 Tea and coffee on arrival & registration 11:30 Welcome & Introduction - Councillor Motley (Chair, Rural...
Tuesday 4th of September 2018 11:30 Arrival & Registration 11:50 Welcome & Introduction Councillor Motley (Chair, Rural Services Network) - Graham Biggs...
"The Infrastructure of Success - New Routes to Economic Growth" DAY 1 11:30 am - Arrival and Registration (Tea and Coffee available)...
"Prevention through Participation: A Whole Population Approach to Improving Health Outcomes" Demands are increasing on health and social care services across the UK, often as budgets are tightening. These circumstances, coupled with the...
"Brexit - Survival of the Fittest – Making the Case for Rural" Event Presentations: Day 1 Plenary Session: Getting Around Transport and more.... - Colin Walker...
“Challenging Times – A new Dimension?” Working together to deliver effective rural health services Friday 29th January 2016 House of Lords, London For a detailed report on the conference click here ...
"Aspiration to Action....The Rural Manifesto" *A copy of the 2015 RSN Rural Manifesto can be downloaded here Day 1 2.00pm - Arrival - tea/coffee and registration ...
Date: Thursday 9 July Venue: House of Lords Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm Purpose: Following the success of the RURAL HOUSING ALLIANCE inaugural 2014 conference in Cheltenham, the 2015 conference aims to highlight the issues and potential solutions...
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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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