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The Rural Services Network’s roadmap for rural prosperity.

Shaping policy solutions for stronger rural communities and a stronger nation.

Because every person, in every place, deserves the chance to thrive.

The Rural Services Network is the national champion for rural services, influencing policy and championing the needs of rural communities across England.

Latest News

24 Mar 2026

The Rural Reality: Heating Oil Pressures Continue

Following our recent coverage of rising heating oil costs, the Rural Services Network has continued…

24 Mar 2026

Over 3 Million UK Households Move To Digital Landlines

With the UK’s 40-year-old analogue landline network set to close at the end of January…

24 Mar 2026

Rural Poverty Report Highlights Hidden Hardship

A new report from the Labour Rural Research Group (LRRG) has highlighted the scale and…

24 Mar 2026

Rural Amendment Returns At Report Stage Of Devolution Bill

Following our previous coverage of the Royal Town Planning Institute’s calls to strengthen the recognition…

Upcoming Events

RSN Seminar: Rural Transport

Wednesday, 03 Jun 2026
11:00 – 13:00

Meeting: Social Value Engine

Wednesday, 17 Jun 2026
13:30 – 14:30

RSN Seminar: Rural Affordable Housing

Wednesday, 15 Jul 2026
11:00 – 13:00

Rural Market Towns Group – Older People Sounding Board meeting

Tuesday, 21 Jul 2026
16:00 – 17:00

Rural Market Towns Group – Younger People Sounding Board meeting

Thursday, 23 Jul 2026
16:00 – 17:00

RSN National Rural Conference 2026: Rural Fair Funding

Monday, 14 Sep 2026
10:00 – 11:30

RSN National Rural Conference 2026: Rural Economy & Regeneration

Monday, 14 Sep 2026
13:30 – 15:30

RSN National Rural Conference 2026: Rural Affordable Housing & Planning

Tuesday, 15 Sep 2026
10:00 – 12:00

RSN National Rural Conference 2026: Rural Connectivity

Tuesday, 15 Sep 2026
13:30 – 15:30

RSN National Rural Conference 2026: Rural Net Zero

Wednesday, 16 Sep 2026
10:00 – 12:00

RSN National Rural Conference 2026: Rural Making a Difference

Wednesday, 16 Sep 2026
13:30 – 15:30

RSN National Rural Conference 2026: Rural Health & Care

Thursday, 17 Sep 2026
10:00 – 12:00

RSN National Rural Conference 2026: Rural Transport

Thursday, 17 Sep 2026
13:30 – 15:30

Rural Village Service Group Annual meeting

Thursday, 01 Oct 2026
16:30 – 17:30

Rural Market Towns Group Meeting

Thursday, 08 Oct 2026
16:30 – 17:30

RSN Seminar: Rural Planning

Wednesday, 04 Nov 2026
11:00 – 13:00

Sparse Group Meeting

Monday, 09 Nov 2026
11:00 – 12:30

RSP Vulnerability Group

Wednesday, 18 Nov 2026
11:00 – 12:00

RSN AGM

Monday, 30 Nov 2026
14:00 – 15:00

RSN Seminar: Rural Health & Care

Wednesday, 02 Dec 2026
11:00 – 13:00