Great British Energy: What Does It Mean for Rural Areas
The government has announced new details regarding Great British Energy (GBE), a publicly-owned company aimed at advancing clean energy deployment and enhancing energy security across the UK
CCN Report shows Educational outcomes for SEND pupils have failed to improve over the last decade
Educational attainment amongst children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has not improved since the introduction of landmark reforms in 2014, despite councils projected to be spending £12bn on these services by 2026, up from £4bn a decade ago.
A Joined-Up Planning System for Net Zero Success
The UK’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions necessitates an improved onshore planning system for renewable energy and grid infrastructure. A recent interim report,
National Rural Conference 2024: Speaker Spotlight
The Rural Services Network (RSN) is excited to present the National Rural Conference 2024, set to take place from 16th to 19th September. This virtual event, accessible via Zoom, serves as the foremost gathering for senior officers, members, policymakers, and rural service professionals. With the support of NICRE and sponsored by BT, NALC, RABI and the University of Lincoln, this year’s conference is poised to deliver a wealth of knowledge and networking opportunities
Design Codes and the Future of Rural Planning: Insights from the Office for Place
Last week, the Rural Coalition, including Kerry Booth, Chief Executive of the Rural Services Network (RSN), held a meeting where they were joined by Nicholas Boys Smith MBE, Interim Chair of the Office for Place. During the session, Nicholas shared valuable insights about the importance of design codes in planning, highlighting key points from the […]
Peak District National Park Is Pioneering In The Race To Zero
The Peak District National Park is joining other UK national parks to become the first national parks in the world to sign up to the UN-backed Race to Zero pledge. Race to Zero is a global campaign rallying organisations and individuals to take rigorous and immediate action to halve global emissions by 2030 and deliver […]
