Gain a competitive edge in addressing the intricate challenges that rural councils face.
While approximately 70% of parish and town councils thrive in rural areas with populations under 10,000, the national spotlight often leans towards urban agendas, assuming that the most deprived areas are urban.
It's time to shift the focus and reassess rural councils and their residents' challenges, including deprivation, poor broadband connectivity, post office and bank branch closures, and social isolation. Come and hear different perspectives on the challenges facing parish and town councils and their residents.
Gain a competitive edge in addressing the intricate challenges that rural councils face, and leave with valuable, practical advice and tips to steer your parish or town council confidently into the future.
Sponsors: Blachere Illumination, CCLA and Clear Councils Insurance
NB: NALC reserves the right to change the programme at any time.
Chief executive, Rural Services Network
Kerry Booth has been working with the Rural Service Network for almost ten years, honing her skills at representing rural service providers at a strategic level. Kerry is highly motivated, strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, able to interact with a range of audiences in an engaging and persuasive manner. She has a successful track record of working in a political environment and excellent understanding of the challenges facing organisations delivering services in rural communities.
Deputy director for localities, Centre for Ageing Better
Natalie Turner joined the Centre for Ageing Better in 2016, where her role is to help create more places where people can enjoy later life. Her goal is to create more places where people can live a good later life and her team works through strategic partnerships with Greater Manchester, Leeds, and Lincolnshire, as well as providing support to the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities. An affiliate of the World Health Organisation’s Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities. Natalie has been working on ageing issues locally, nationally, and internationally since 2010. She was previously at AARP in Washington, DC translating international practice for a US audience, and also at Age UK London.