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09 Sep 2024
Join Our Team at the Rural Services Network!
Are you passionate about rural communities and ready to take on a flexible, rewarding role that supports vital rural services across England? The Rural Services Network (RSN) is excited to...
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09 Sep 2024
RSN Hosts Key Discussion to Shape Response to NPPF Consultation
Last week, the Rural Services Network (RSN) brought together 52 rural housing and planning experts to help shape our formal response to the Government’s consultation on proposed reforms to the...
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09 Sep 2024
The Economic Impact of Local Bus Services: A Significant Boost for Rural Communities
Last week, The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) released a new report, “The Economic Impact of Local Bus Services,” highlighting the considerable economic and social value that local bus services...
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09 Sep 2024
Risk Of Rural ‘Pharmacy Deserts’ Threatens Medicine Supplies, New Analysis Reveals
Many rural areas risk being left as ‘pharmacy deserts’ if current pharmacy closure rates continue, new analysis by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has found. New NPA analysis of pharmacy closures over the last two years shows...
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09 Sep 2024
Local Government Funding
The Minister of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Jim McMahon MP has emphasised the direction of the new Government confirming they will “Provide more stability for councils through...
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09 Sep 2024
The New Buses Bill Will Put Power Over Bus Services Back In The Hands Of Local Leaders
A package of measures to empower local leaders to take control of their bus services was unveiled yesterday by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh – the first stop on the journey...
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09 Sep 2024
National Rural Conference 2024 Sponsor Spotlight: Retrofit Information, Support, and Expertise (RISE)
As we count down the days to the 2024 National Rural Conference, we are excited to highlight Retrofit Information, Support, and Expertise (RISE) as one of our key sponsors. RISE...
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09 Sep 2024
National Rural Conference 2024: Speaker Spotlight
With the National Rural Conference 2024 just days away, anticipation is building for what promises to be a landmark event in rural policy and community development. Running virtually from 16th...
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09 Sep 2024
National Rural Conference 2024 Sponsor Spotlight: Go Cornwall Bus
As we approach the 2024 National Rural Conference, we are excited to spotlight one of this year’s conference sponsors, Go Cornwall Bus, a crucial provider of public transport across Cornwall...
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02 Sep 2024
New Homes Accelerator Programme Aims to Unblock Housing Delays
The Government has introduced the New Homes Accelerator programme to address delays in the construction of new homes across England. The initiative, announced by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, is...
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