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30 Oct 2023

New planning laws come into force with Levelling Up Bill

As the Levelling Up & Regeneration Bill received Royal Assent last week, a raft of new measures came into force which the government says will…

30 Oct 2023

APPG report shows lack of services is impacting on dementia diagnosis for rural patients

A new joint report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Dementia and the Alzheimer’s Society has revealed that poor access to, or a lack…

30 Oct 2023

New survey shows 3 in 4 rural councils are rolling out ‘demand-responsive’ transport

A County Councils Network survey of England’s largest rural councils has revealed that three in four are rolling out demand-responsive transport (DRT) – a type…

30 Oct 2023

RSN Member Insight Update

Economy Insight on the RSN website has now been updated with an analysis examining employment landscape at the local authority level.  The analysis shows proportions…

25 Oct 2023

Two Generations’ Latest Homeshare Webinar

Chaired by Luciana Berger, CEO of iNHouse Communications, and a former Managing Director at Edelman, where she specialised in health policy, Luciana was previously the…

25 Oct 2023

Unlocking the ‘Magic Ingredient’: How Rural Exception Sites could be the Game-Changer for Affordable Housing in the English Countryside

Article by David Barrowcliff from English Rural Housing Association The allure of the English countryside — its rolling hills, charming villages, and robust community spirit — is…

24 Oct 2023

Ways to make Air Travel a positive experience for People with Dementia

Air travel can be a problematic experience for people living with dementia. A new research-informed booklet outlines the barriers they face — and how to…

24 Oct 2023

1 in 4 people can experience mental illness in their lifetime

Everyone should have access to the support and resources they need to help with their mental health, know how to notice signs in other people’s…

24 Oct 2023

NHS England: Rural and Coastal Workforce Transformation Programme

The Rural and Coastal Workforce Transformation Programme, led by NHS England, has been underway since January 2022 with an ambition to build a defined programme…

24 Oct 2023

Dispensing Doctors’ Association urges rural politicians to correct ongoing health inequalities in rural areas

Dispensing Doctors’ Association urges rural politicians to correct ongoing health inequalities in rural areas In a new ‘Call to Action’ to rural MPs, AMs and…