Kerry Booth CEO

Chief Executive of @rsnonline, highly motivated, strategic thinker and netball loving mum of three. Opinions expressed are my own.

[Kerry Booth CEO @RSNChiefExec]

Proud to see @RSNonline research into the Rural Reality launched this week. https://t.co/jvA8goALxD Read our report to understand how rural communities feel forgotten in national policy #ruralreality #ruralcommunities

[RSN Online @RSNonline]

📢 Launched today

We’ve spoken to over 2,400 rural residents across the country and the message is clear:

Rural communities are under pressure and feel forgotten in national policy, yet remain full of untapped potential.

👉 Read the findings: https://t.co/NhjzO9I2q3

[Kerry Booth CEO @RSNChiefExec]

Ask your MP, and if they don't know the answers get them to find out!

[RSN Online @RSNonline]

Funding decisions are being announced soon, but the evidence behind them matters, particularly for rural communities. Here are 5⃣questions communities, councils & local organisations may wish to raise with their MP ahead of the Finance Settlement.
👉https://t.co/nwDCTSZ5jW

[Kerry Booth CEO @RSNChiefExec]

and in a busy media week, I also appeared on @BBCPolitics South, talking about Rural Unfair Funding and the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement.
#ruralfairfunding

[RSN Online @RSNonline]

📺 @RSNChiefExec joins @BBCPolitics South alongside @OxfordshireCC & @hantsconnect to discuss the provisional local government finance settlement . A timely discussion on #FairFunding and pressures facing rural councils.
Watch here (from ~15:30)⏬
https://t.co/jqXcivu1MV

[Kerry Booth CEO @RSNChiefExec]

I was on @BBCRadio4 this morning on Farming Today talking about the impact of the new Warm Homes Plan on Rural Communities.

[RSN Online @RSNonline]

🏡 @RSNChiefExec spoke to @BBCFarmingToday about the Government’s new Warm Homes Plan, welcoming the investment, but raising important questions about what it means for rural communities.
🎧 Listen here at around 8.20: https://t.co/qRHrTM9wyJ

[Kerry Booth CEO @RSNChiefExec]

https://t.co/cc2LPLRtrK
As the Govt launches formal consultation on the reorganisation of six areas, it will be important to ensure that rural communities will be considered in new proposed unitaries and their needs taken into account in service delivery.

[Community Transport Association @CTAUK1]

It’s the first day of #CTWeek25! 🚐❤️

This week, we’re celebrating the people, partnerships and stories that make community transport #MoreThanAMinibus — starting with a message from our CEO, Victoria

Tag us in your posts and let’s celebrate!

[Kerry Booth CEO @RSNChiefExec]

I was delighted to write an essay for this collection by @thefabians & @CPRE launched at the Labour Party Conference last week focusing on rural health and care

Rural futures: The British countryside and its potential
https://t.co/FTePP5eNI2

#ruralcommunities
#ruralfairfunding

[Kerry Booth CEO @RSNChiefExec]

I was delighted to chair the @RSNonline conference last week. So much enthusiasm and energy from our member organisations for rural policy and best practice across all 8 sessions! #ruralfairfunding

[RSN Online @RSNonline]

That’s a wrap on #RuralConference25!
➡️743 delegates took part
➡️1419 hours of rural policy learning delivered
From fair funding to health & transport, thank you to everyone who joined us. What’s your top takeaway from this year’s conference?
The conversations don’t stop here!

[Kerry Booth CEO @RSNChiefExec]

Have your say on rural life! @RSNonline has launched a new survey to capture rural voices across England.
https://t.co/HCX5WE5R3q Take part & share.
Your voice will inform MPs & decision-makers. #DeliveringForAll #RuralVoices

[Kerry Booth CEO @RSNChiefExec]

That is our first session, focusing on #ruralfairfunding done! Great to see so many members on the call. #ruralconference25

[RSN Online @RSNonline]

And we are underway! @RSNChiefExec @HfdsCouncil Pixel Financial Management. #ruralconference25

[Kerry Booth CEO @RSNChiefExec]

The team at @RSNonline have been working hard with preparations for our National Rural Conference next week!

With over 1200 bookings, I'm excited to be hosting the 8 sessions throughout the week. It is the place to be to discuss rural policy!
#ruralconferenc25

[Kerry Booth CEO @RSNChiefExec]

Looking forward to reading the great entries that @nalc receives for the #starcouncilawards this year. Get nominating!

[RSN Online @RSNonline]

@RSNChiefExec is delighted to be on the judging panel again this year for the @NALC #Starcouncilawards. If you know a parish or town council, councillor, clerk or county association who you would like to nominate, find out more at this link https://t.co/7wfdfblk48

[Kerry Booth CEO @RSNChiefExec]

Thank you Margaret Clark for your support for @RSNonline & for rural communities as a whole. You have championed their needs throughout successive Govts and your work is hugely appreciated.
We now look forward to working with Mark and the Rural Coalition to continue this work!

[RSN Online @RSNonline]

New Chair of the Rural Coalition appointed.
https://t.co/qSEn67LBK3
Huge thanks to Margaret Clark for your commitment over the years to advocating so fiercely for the needs of rural communities.
Welcome to Mark, we look forward to working with you!

[Kerry Booth CEO @RSNChiefExec]

Important research from @EnglishRural Only 9% of housing in rural communities is social housing, 1/2 the proportion found in urban areas. This leaves rural households especially vulnerable. We need rural solutions that meet local communities need. #ruralaffordablehousing

[English Rural 🏡 @EnglishRural]

🏡 Rural England faces a hidden housing crisis! New research shows rural affordable housing need is 50% higher than in urban areas outside London. Villages and hamlets hit hardest.
📢 Explore the data & join us in advocating for urgent action! https://t.co/IMthdbB0yz
#RuralHousingCrisis

[Kerry Booth CEO @RSNChiefExec]

It was great to share with @skynews the impact on rural communities and businesses of the closure of banks and the loss of banking services. Rural areas need the opportunity to thrive. #ruraleconomy

[RSN Online @RSNonline]

This morning on @SkyNews, our Chief Exec @KerryBoothRSN highlighted how poor transport and connectivity are cutting rural communities and SME's off from banking services. We need to enable the rural economy for the nation to thrive.
#BankClosures #RuralEconomy

[RSN Online @RSNonline]

Key voices came together at the Rural Housing Conference to tackle one of the countryside’s most urgent challenges.
➡️Read more: https://t.co/MaqHQKnNjO
📸 RSN Assistant Chief Executive Meets HRH The Princess Royal, Credit Matt Pereira Photography/@EnglishRural @ACRE_national

[Kerry Booth CEO @RSNChiefExec]

@RSNonline was pleased to be able to attend this event with @EnglishRural yesterday, shining a spotlight on rural affordable housing.
#ruralaffordablehousing

[English Rural 🏡 @EnglishRural]

👑🏡 We were delighted to welcome @EnglishRural Patron HRH The Princess Royal to address the ‘Affordable Rural Housing: Opportunity in Changing Times’ conference in London today. @RoyalFamily @ACRE_national #RuralHousing2025

[Kerry Booth CEO @RSNChiefExec]

At times the travel to London from Devon for meetings is long and slow… but today my favourite part of the journey is looking stunning #devoncoastline

[Kerry Booth CEO @RSNChiefExec]

We have a vacancy within our team.

Do you have a head for numbers?

We'd love to hear from you, all the details are below!

#jobsearch #recruitment

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📣 We Are Recruiting! 📣 Bring along your expertise in numbers & commitment to rural communities to make a significant impact with our team.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 ➡https://t.co/EXu6s9Bsua

Not for you? Share this and help us find the right candidate! #DriveChange #RuralImpact

[Kerry Booth CEO @RSNChiefExec]

We have a vacancy in our team!

Find out more below and see the application pack for how to apply.
#jobs
#recruitmentscam @RSNonline

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🌟Join our Team!🌟

Are you meticulous with data & finances and passionate about supporting rural communities? Join us at RSN as a Data and Finance Administrative Support Officer!

Find out More ➡️ https://t.co/EXu6s9Bsua