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16 Sep 2024

Lords Debate Highlights Urgent Need for Equitable Pharmacy Access in Rural Communities

Last week, we featured an article highlighting the Risk of Rural Pharmacy Deserts Threatening Medicine Supplies. This week’s parliamentary debate continued the focus on rural…

16 Sep 2024

The National Rural Conference 2024 – Rural Economy & Regeneration

The National Rural Conference 2024 is kindly: Supported by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Rural Economy & Regenaration…

16 Sep 2024

The National Rural Conference 2024 – Rural Fair Funding

The National Rural Conference 2024 is kindly: Supported by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Rural Fair Funding Session…

13 Sep 2024

Broadcast 2040+ Campaign: Become a Terrestrial TV Champion!

Is there anyone in your network who would be interested in becoming a Terrestrial TV Champion or joining the Broadcast 2040+ coalition? Broadcast 2040+ is…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…