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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…
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…
