Government Announces £1.5 Billion Investment in Local Communities
In a significant move aimed at revitalising local communities across the UK, the government has recently unveiled its Plan for Neighbourhoods, committing an impressive £1.5 billion to rejuvenate 75 communities.
Government Funding For Rural Communities Set Out
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has announced that rural communities across the country are set to benefit from up to £38 million in funding.
LGIU Report Highlights Pressing Concerns for Local Government Finances
A recent report by the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) has painted a stark picture of the financial pressures facing local councils in England.
The Rural Services Network Joins The Health Equals Coalition
The Rural Services Network (RSN) has officially joined the Health Equals coalition, a collaborative effort dedicated to reducing health disparities and fostering a society where every individual, regardless of background or location, has the best chance of achieving good health.
Join ACRE in Celebrating Village Halls Week 2025
Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) is looking forward to the return of Village Halls Week, scheduled for 17-23 March 2025
Community Transport Empowering Disabled Children And Young People To Travel
The Community Transport Association (CTA) is delighted to announce it will be leading an exciting new research project, ‘Creating connections: Reimagining inclusive transport for disabled children and young people’, funded by the Motability Foundation. The project will explore how Community Transport can overcome barriers to travel for disabled children and young people. Working with Disabled People’s […]
An Online Event To Launch The Digital Together Creative Digital Hubs Toolkit
Join this online event on 17 March (1-2:30 pm) to learn about how to develop digital skills and resources in rural communities. The event will launch the Creative Digital Hubs Toolkit, which aims to be a guide to delivering creative digital projects. The toolkit includes real-world examples of creative digital projects making tangible impact for […]
Rural Economy Spotlight – March 2025
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities
