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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
We are an expert provider of professional services, helping public and private sector partners make the most of a world increasingly driven by data and technology. We strongly believe that businesses must do more than simply making a profit...
OFTEC (established in 1991) is a leading 'not for profit' trade organisation in the heating and cooking industries of the UK and Republic of Ireland. OFTEC’s focus is on heating technologies used off the gas grid. Our trade association...
AvantiGas are one of the leading suppliers of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and off-grid energy solutions to rural homes and businesses across the UK. We know the challenges in balancing green ambitions with the immediate energy needs of the...
Arqiva is at the heart of the broadcast and utilities sectors in the UK and beyond, providing critical communications infrastructure and media services. Arqiva is the only national provider of terrestrial television and radio broadcasting and provides a machine-to-machine connectivity...
The Patients Association is an independent patient charity campaigning for improvements in health and social care for patients. Uniquely for a charity with a remit covering all health and care issues, we work with patients directly: they are our...
Digital Mobile Spectrum Limited (DMSL) is a joint venture of the UK mobile network operators EE, O2, Three and Vodafone. Established in 2012, our vision is a disruption free digital life for people across the nations of the UK -...
Liquid Gas UK: The trade association Championing the LPG and bioLPG industry in the UK For over 70 years LGUK have championed and supported all sectors of the UK LPG industry and why we represent...
For many, available work in rural communities is outdoor based. If you're looking to begin your career in countryside management, landscape conservation, wildlife or ecology then Countryside Jobs Service is a great place to start. We advertise vacancies,...
ONeill Homer is the social enterprise consulting arm of RCOH Ltd. We are a small team providing a range of neighbourhood plan making and other planning services to community clients across the South East, South West, West Midlands, Eastern and...
Youth Employment UK is an independent, not for profit Social Enterprise founded in 2012 to tackle youth unemployment. As experts on youth unemployment, we are ideally placed to understand the complex landscape facing young people, employers, and decision makers....
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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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