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04 Nov 2024

New Strategic Spatial Plan for Great Britain’s Energy Infrastructure

In a move towards enhancing the UK’s energy landscape, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, along with energy ministers from Scotland and Wales,…

04 Nov 2024

Harness the Green Potential of Rural Touring

Rural touring is leading the way in tackling carbon emissions.  Artists, audiences and venues are all playing their part in sustainable touring ecology. The green…

28 Oct 2024

Rural must be at the table to discuss growing the economy

Sharing the stage with a Minister, last week Rural Services Network Chief Executive Kerry Booth stressed the importance last week of rural organisations being at…

28 Oct 2024

Optimism and Caution from LGA Conference

Last week, along with hundreds of Local Authority senior Members and Officers, our Chief Executive Kerry Booth and Assistant Chief Executive Nadine Trout journeyed to…

28 Oct 2024

National Dialogue on NHS Future Launched: A Call for Public and Expert Input

Last week, the government launched a significant public engagement initiative aimed at transforming the National Health Service (NHS). This nationwide campaign seeks to gather insights…

28 Oct 2024

Groundbreaking Research on Affordable Housing Delivery in Rural England

A new study reveals critical factors affecting rural affordable housing supply and proposes solutions. Trent & Dove and Rural Housing Solutions have published a new…

28 Oct 2024

Community Ownership: A Growing Movement That Is Bucking The Trend

Community-owned businesses are growing in number and remain a robust, sustainable model, according to research published this week by Plunkett UK. According to Plunkett’s Community…

28 Oct 2024

Supporting Farming Communities in North Yorkshire

Healthwatch North Yorkshire is seeking to understand the barriers that prevent the farming community in North Yorkshire from accessing health services. By gathering insights through…

23 Oct 2024

Retrofitting rural homes: exploring the new Warm Homes funding schemes

On 23 September 2024 the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (formerly known as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund) and the Warm Homes: Local Grant (formerly…

23 Oct 2024

Cash Solutions for rural businesses with SMEB Cube

Bringing cash services back to rural communities is what SMEB is undertaking with its payment Cube. Local businesses can sign up to the service and…