The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Meetings
The Rural Services Network provides a range of meetings and events for organisations within membership to attend depending on their area of interest
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Meetings
The Rural Services Network facilitates a number of meetings to bring together our member authorities and rural organisations. We aim to debate key issues affecting rural communities, share best practice and work together to provide a voice for rural communities.
If you would like information about meetings prior to the dates displayed below please contact us at admin@sparse.gov.uk
21.12.2022
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 2023 RSN online seminar...
22.11.2023
Online via Zoom Wednesday 22nd November 2023 11am-12:30pm - To download the agenda for this meeting click here - To download the minutes for this meeting, click here Present: Kerry...
21.11.2023
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09.10.2023
RMTG Meeting Online via Zoom Monday, 9th October 2023, 16:30-18:00 - You can download a copy of the agenda for this meeting here - You can download a copy of these minutes here...
05.10.2023
Notes from Inaugural Meeting of the Rural Village Services Group Online via Zoom Thursday, 5th October 2023, 4:30pm-5:30pm - You can download a copy of the agenda for this meeting here - You can download...
19.06.2023
- To download the Agenda for this seminar click here Thank you for joining us at our first ever Member Induction training sessions. We hope you found them useful. If you were unable to attend, please feel free...
17.04.2023
- To download the Agenda for this meeting click here - To download the Minutes for this meeting click here POST EVENT: PRESENTATIONS Nadine Trout, Assistant Chief Executive, Rural...
27.03.2023
RMTG Meeting Online via Zoom Monday, 27th March 2023 - You can download a copy of the agenda and papers for this meeting here - You can download a copy of these minutes ...
17.03.2023
Minutes of the RMTG Clerks Advisory Panel meeting Online via Zoom Friday 17th March 2023 10:30am-12noon - You can download a copy of the agenda for this meeting here - You can download a...
16.01.2023
Notes of last SPARSE Rural Special Interest Group meeting on 16 January 2023 - held online via Zoom Please be aware the notes and presentation associated with this session are only available for ...
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HOT TOPICS
Public Sector Funding
The RSN demands fairer funding from Central Government who have historically and systematically underfunded rural areas.
Barriers to Access
The RSN campaigns to help rural residents overcome multiple access barriers to key services which includes poor transport and broadband.
Future of Rural Areas
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
Rural Health and Wellbeing
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
Rural Vulnerability
Rural residents can suffer from Rural Vulnerability, due to a combination of issues such as poor transport, lack of broadband low wages and higher than average house prices.
Rural Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
Rural Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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