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19 Nov 2024

New Legal Powers to Revitalise High Streets with High Street Rental Auctions

The government has announced new legal powers aimed at revitalising town centre high streets and transforming long-term vacant commercial properties. Set to come into effect…

18 Nov 2024

Patients Association Seeks Public Input on NHS 10-Year Health Plan Consultation

The Patients Association is seeking input to shape its response to the initial NHS 10-Year Health Plan organisational consultation. As one of the UK’s most…

18 Nov 2024

Rural Local Authorities Unite to Demand Fair Funding in Upcoming Local Government Finance Settlement

Fifty-seven local authorities across England have united with the Rural Services Network (RSN) to address the unique financial challenges they face and to advocate for…

11 Nov 2024

Supporting Equitable Access to Television for Rural Communities

We’re pleased to announce that the Rural Services Network is actively participating in the newly established advisory forum on the future of UK television, led…

11 Nov 2024

The Forgotten Story of Social Care

In a groundbreaking study released by the County Councils Network (CCN), alarming new insights reveal the significant financial and social pressures facing social care systems…

11 Nov 2024

Dispensing Doctors’ Association Lobbies Health Secretary Over GP NI Payments

The Dispensing Doctors’ Association (DDA) Chairman Dr Richard West has written to Health Secretary Wes Streeting over incoming changes to employers’ NI contributions affecting GPs. …

11 Nov 2024

ADASS Autumn Survey 2024: Mounting Financial Pressures on Adult Social Care

The ADASS Autumn Survey 2024, conducted by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, reveals significant challenges in adult social care across England. The…

11 Nov 2024

Updated Housing Insights: Trends in Rural Areas (2009-2024)

Our latest analysis highlights the significant role of housing development in sustaining rural communities and enhancing the economic viability of local services. Between 2009 and…

11 Nov 2024

Harness the Green Potential of Rural Touring

Artists, audiences and venues are all playing their part in sustainable touring ecology. The green credentials of small-scale rural productions are highlighted in a new…

11 Nov 2024

Support With Your Rural Domestic Retrofit Plans

There are now less than two months left before Warm Homes: Local Grant Expressions of Interest must be submitted (deadline of 1 December 2024). Retrofit…