Conference Special: Gemserv confirmed as sponsors
The RSN is delighted to announce that Gemserv will be sponsoring its National Rural Conference for a second year running. Gemserv is a leading provider of professional services, helping public and private sector partners make the most of a world increasingly driven by data and technology. Their mantra that businesses have a wider responsibility to […]
Government launches consultation on Best Value Duty
The Government is seeking views from local authorities in England on what constitutes best value and what standards the Secretary of State for Levelling-Up, Housing and Communities should expect.
Trial underway to shape the future of planning
The Planning Inspectorate is working close with the Department for Levelling-Up, Housing and Communities to review the services offered to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP). Areas under consideration include reshaping pre-application service support and looking at how processes could be made smoother and quicker.
RSN calls on Government to ensure rural is not left behind in digital health care plans
Minsters, clinical leaders and health experts have been meeting to discuss how technology can help cut waiting lists and improve care for patients.
New report highlights rural bus service at ‘historic low’
A new report by the County Council Network (CCN) and Systra has revealed that many services in rural areas are already in a state of ‘managed decline’. The State of County Buses claims the pandemic accelerated the situation, with the government’s much lauded National Bus Strategy doing very “little to address these issues.”
RSN analysis of latest Council Tax and NNDR Collection Rate
The latest Council Tax & NNDR (National Non Domestic Rates) Collection analysis is now available on the RSN website for RSN Sparse members
South Yorkshire named as first UK Investment Zone
It is hoped that the rural communities in South Yorkshire will benefit from the thousands of new jobs and £1.2 billion of investment promised as part of the UK’s first Advanced Manufacturing Investment Zone
Experts call for a “greater sense of urgency” around the digital roll-out in rural areas
Research by the Communications Consumer Panel found that many rural communities are still living without “reliable, robust digital connectivity”, which the panel believes should be “considered an essential utility for all communications consumers in the UK.”
NHS dentists – People having to drive hundreds of miles ‘unacceptable’
A review has been launched after a BBC investigation found nine in 10 NHS dental practices across the UK were not accepting new adult patients
RSP Member – Land and Leisure
Help start a new community Land and Leisure are a cooperative development currently in the works under director Laurence Keeley. Our goal is to develop a community health farm in Herstmonceux. This organic farm ideally will include the following: Seasonal fruit and vegetables Livestock (sheep, cows, chickens) Camp site for weekends & holidays Members marquee […]
