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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

10 Mar 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…

10 Mar 2025

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…

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10 Mar 2025

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 Government…

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…

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…