Rural Services Network appoints new Chief Executive Designate
The Rural Services Network is delighted to announce that it has appointed Kerry Booth, as the Chief Executive Designate from 1st June 2022 and she will become the Chief Executive from 1st April 2023
Boost for nation’s village halls as new Platinum Jubilee renovation fund launched
England’s village halls are set to benefit from a major new renovation fund launched by the Government today (28 May 2022) to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
New analysis reveals the regional impact on local councils of the government’s flagship adult care reforms
A new report today reveals the regional impact on local authorities as a result of the government’s flagship adult social care reforms, concluding that the costs of these proposals could be significantly underestimated
A hub for the village: how locals are buying up pubs at risk of closure
The rise of community pubs is slowing a long-term decline – and offering additional services like post offices and basic banking
Rural council calls on Government amidst cost-of-living emergency
Eastbourne in East Sussex became the first council in the country to declare a cost of living emergency earlier in the month, with Somerset becoming the second just last week
Rural council seeks views on town centre vision
A Leicestershire town centre are being sought to help a council shape its future
