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17 Mar 2025
ACRE is Recruiting: Programme Manager for the Rural Housing Enabler Programme
The Rural Services Network (RSN) is keen to highlight an excellent career opportunity that strongly supports our mission to support the delivery of rural affordable housing. We work closely at...
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17 Mar 2025
Cabinet Agrees Investment To Continue Projects Supporting Local Job Skills, Businesses And Communities
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk has agreed investment to continue projects supporting local people and job skills, local businesses, and communities into 2025/26. Cabinet has approved...
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10 Mar 2025
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....
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10 Mar 2025
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. Up to...
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10 Mar 2025
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 LGIU’s 12th annual “State of...
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10 Mar 2025
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...
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10 Mar 2025
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. Village Halls Week is an annual celebration that...
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03 Mar 2025
Digital Inclusion Action Plan Announced
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has unveiled a comprehensive Digital Inclusion Action Plan, a landmark initiative aimed at enhancing digital skills and access across the UK. This...
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03 Mar 2025
The Disappearing Rural Banks: Parliamentary Debates Over a Deepening Challenge
Recent discussions in the House of Commons have brought to light the severe implications of bank closures in rural areas. Led by Simon Hoare, MP for North Dorset, a debate...
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03 Mar 2025
Rural Connectivity Seminar: Strategic Partnerships and Insights to Bridge the Digital Divide
The RSN hosted our Rural Connectivity Seminar last week, focusing on addressing the significant digital disparities affecting rural communities across the country. This event brought together a diverse group of...
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