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07 Apr 2025
North East Launches Coastal and Rural Taskforce
The inaugural meeting of the North East Coastal and Rural Taskforce took place recently at the Catalyst, Newcastle, supported by the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise and Newcastle University....
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31 Mar 2025
Addressing the Unique Challenge of Fuel Poverty in Rural Areas
In the latest fuel poverty update from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, a concerning pattern emerges in England’s rural communities. These areas are grappling with the highest...
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31 Mar 2025
An Update on the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF)
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recently announced an important update regarding the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF). This fund, a critical component of the government’s...
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31 Mar 2025
Rural Communities in Focus: Insights, Inspiration, and What’s Next
Last week, we were proud to host another of our exclusive member-only seminars—this time focusing on the heartbeat of our work: rural communities. This engaging online event brought together RSN...
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31 Mar 2025
LGA Survey Highlights Funding Challenges for Local Councils
The Local Government Association (LGA) has released findings from its recent survey indicating significant budgeting challenges for councils in England as they prepare for the fiscal year 2025/26. The survey...
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31 Mar 2025
Do You Have A Head For Figures – And A Heart For Rural Communities?
The Rural Services Network is looking for someone with strong numeracy, analytical thinking, and attention to detail to join our team. If you love working with data, spotting trends, and...
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31 Mar 2025
Future Flight Technologies
We are thrilled to share that Kerry Booth, the Chief Executive of the Rural Services Network (RSN), was recently featured on the University of Birmingham’s Future Flight Social Insight podcast....
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31 Mar 2025
Addressing the Hidden Crisis: Housing Instability and Its Impact on Rural Children’s Education
Every child should have a loving, secure home, but when it comes to housing, children get a raw deal.’ A recent report by the Children’s Commissioner has highlighted the profound...
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31 Mar 2025
National Rural Crime Network’s Conference Elevates Collaborative Efforts to Combat Rural Crime
Last week, the National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) successfully hosted its second Annual Conference. Hosted at the Institute of Directors in London, the Conference brought together government officials, policymakers, academics,...
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24 Mar 2025
Championing Coastal Communities
In a spirited debate held last week, Members of Parliament gathered to address the multifaceted issues faced by coastal communities across the country. Led by Steff Aquarone, MP for North...
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