We are delighted to have received over 500 bookings for our National Rural Conference, taking place over the week of 19th September-23rd September online.

The conference is free for members of the Rural Services Network and you can book your place at this link and find out more about the line-up of speakers.

We give thanks to our supporter National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise and our sponsors AIRBAND, GEMSERVE and  OFTEC who have all helped to make it happen.  

The high number of bookings so far, shows how important the topic of REDUCING RURAL INEQUALITIES AND IMPROVING OPPORTUNITIES are for all of you working in delivering services to rural communities.  The week will feature a range of 2 hour seminar style sessions each morning and then 3 focussed hour long sessions during some afternoons.

Monday 19th September (AM) - Rural Transport
Monday 19th September (PM) - Rural Cost of Living Crisis
Tuesday 20th September (AM) - Rural Regeneration
Tuesday 20th September (PM) - An Audience with Lord Benyon
Wednesday 21st September (AM) - Rural Health, Care and Wellbeing
Wednesday 21st September (PM) - Reducing rural inequalities and improving opportunities with RSN
Thursday 22nd September (AM) - Rural Affordable Housing
Friday 23rd September (AM) - Rural Net Zero

If you are a local authority member of the Rural Services Network, or part of the Rural Services Partnership or RHCA, book your place at this link

The conference is a must attend event for Senior Officers and Members of rural local authorities along with those charged with shaping services for rural areas. It is your opportunity to hear from experts, share experiences and learning for our rural communities.  

For more information contact events@sparse.gov.uk