The National Rural Conference 2023

The RSN is delighted to invite you to attend the National Rural Conference 2023! Aimed at Senior Officers, Members and policy makers along with those working to deliver services in rural areas this conference is an exciting opportunity to hear from expert speakers, network with like minded colleagues and share learning and rural experiences. The […]
The National Rural Conference 2023 – Speaker Biographies

Derek Thomas MP, MP for St Ives and Chair of the APPG for Rural Services Derek Thomas was first elected as the Member of Parliament for the constituency of West Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (St Ives) in the 2015 General Election, becoming the first Conservative MP for the area since 1997. He was re-elected […]
RSN’s National Rural Conference 2023: Change is coming

The countdown has started to our annual National Rural Conference and booking officially opens TODAY!
RSN’s National Rural Conference 2023: “Best line up yet!”

We are delighted to welcome some big names from the world of Rural Politics including Derek Thomas (Con, St Ives) who will be discussing the issue of Fairer Funding for rural areas, Helen Morgan (Lib Dem, North Shropshire) who will be talking about Rural Affordable Housing and Selaine Saxby (Con, North Devon) who will be addressing the issue of Rural Transport
RSN’s National Rural Conference 2023: Industry lends support

This year, the RSN’s National Rural Conference is being sponsored by BT, Northern Powergrid and SWS Broadband. Their support comes after months of work with the RSN on a range of rural issues.
The National Rural Conference 2023 Conference Supporter – NICRE

The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) puts knowledge to work for an enterprising countryside… combining research with practical innovation to find new ways of unlocking potential and supporting thriving rural businesses and communities. Watch our animation to find out how. Our success so far includes: Finding out how businesses are adapting in our […]
The National Rural Conference 2023 Conference Sponsor – BT

The landline as we know it isn’t going away, but it is changing. The industry-wide rollout of digital home phones forms part of a national upgrade to the communications network that connects our homes and businesses. This will see power-hungry end-of-service analogue technology, originally rolled-out in the 20th century, replaced with future-proof, digital technology and full fibre networks capable of supporting the connectivity needs of UK consumers and the broader economy for the next century
The National Rural Conference 2023 Conference Sponsor – Northern Powergrid

Priority Services for you At Northern Powergrid we understand that all our customers are individuals with unique needs, and people living in rural areas may need additional support or advice during a power cut. We understand that power cuts can cause a worry, particularly if you, or someone you care for, needs the power on […]
The National Rural Conference 2023 Conference Sponsor – Gemserv

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 and must discharge a wider responsibility to society and the environment. We are committed to enhance […]
The National Rural Conference 2023 Conference Sponsor – SWS Broadband

SWS Broadband has been delivering reliable broadband to homes and businesses in Shropshire and Wales since 2005. Our mission is to provide high-speed broadband services to rural communities which are comparable to the services you’d find in cities. We use using leading-edge technologies to future-proof homes and businesses. We offer wireless broadband packages for deep rural […]