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rural conference 2020
For a full week, the Rural Services Network hosted almost 400 delegates at it’s annual National Rural Conference. Last week, as an alternative to its usual conference in Cheltenham, the RSN moved the event online, with the theme of Revitalising...
The Rural Services Network annual National Rural Conference is taking place at the moment with over 500 bookings for the week of events With each day focusing on a different rural topic, under the banner of Revitalising Rural, we...
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...
The Rural Services Network (RSN) is delighted to announce that NICRE, the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise has lent its support for their National Rural Conference, taking place later this month The RSN has moved its traditional conference...
About NICRE The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) exists to foster rural enterprise and unlock the potential in the UK’s rural economies. Led by and built with internationally recognised expertise from three leading...
Feature provided by Doug Stewart - Founder and CEO of Green Energy UK:...
Feature provided by Martin Collett - Chief Executive of English Rural:...
Feature provided by Chair, Cllr Sue Baxter, and Chief Executive, Jonathan Owen of NALC: The National Association of Local Councils’ (NALC’s) chair, Cllr Sue Baxter, and chief executive, Jonathan Owen, were recently interviewed for a...
Feature provided by the Director of Operations - Ivan Annibal:...
The Rural Services Network is delighted to be taking bookings for our online National Rural Conference, Revitalising Rural Taking place throughout the week from 14-18th September, with each day focusing on a different topic relevant to rural areas. This...
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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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