Revised planning policy published
New planning rules will make it easier for councils to challenge poor quality and unattractive development – and give communities a greater voice about local development, says the government. Building attractive and better-designed homes in areas where they are needed is at the centre of new planning rules published by Secretary of State Rt Hon James […]
Rural welcome for digital connectivity
The Rural Services Network has welcomed a government pledge to prioritise the connection of hard-to-reach rural areas to faster broadband services. The promise is contained in a national, long-term strategy for UK telecommunications announced by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport. Connecting hard-to-reach rural areas are key measures proposed in a national, long-term […]
‘Outreach’ Post Office Services to Remote Rural Communities
Where it is difficult to deliver services to customers Post Office have come up with innovative solutions so that we operate in even the remotest parts of the UK. The Post Office provide ‘outreach’ post office services to 1,500 remote rural communities. This includes those operated out of local buildings, such as village halls or community […]
RSP Member – The National Rural Touring Forum
The National Rural Touring Forum is an organisation that networks, develops, supports delivery of high quality creative experiences across the UK. The aim of the Forum is to support the strengthening of communities to bring professional work to rural venues. NRTF members are made up of a national network of Rural Touring Schemes who programme […]
Dementia-friendly rural communities guide
The new rural communities guide is designed to help all types of rural communities increase awareness of dementia and become more dementia-friendly. Rural communities have an important part to play in tackling the social and economic impact of dementia, by supporting people living with dementia to be part of their local community. People affected by […]
RSP Member – Institute of Mental Health
Research by Dr Fiona Marshall, located at the Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham focuses on rurality and dementia. The Dementia Centre is located in the IMH and members include people affected by dementia, researchers, clinical staff and allied professionals. The Dementia Centre undertakes and applies research nationally and internationally. Fiona has an interest […]
