funding
04 Mar 2026
Rural Funding Digest – March 2026
A monthly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current funding opportunities – Download a printable version of the Funding Digest here School-based...
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02 Mar 2026
LGIU Warns Of Deepening Financial Strain On Councils
The Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) has published its 2026 State of Local Government Finance in England research, finding that confidence in the sustainability of council finances remains critically low...
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16 Feb 2026
Final Local Government Settlement: Key Questions Remain For Rural Services
The Government has published the Final Local Government Finance Settlement for 2026–27 to 2028–29. The settlement sets out how much funding local authorities will receive over the next three years...
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10 Feb 2026
RSN Initial Response: Final Local Government Finance Settlement Published
The Government has yesterday (9th February) published the Final Settlement for Local Government Finance ahead of the debate tomorrow in Parliament. You can find out more about the final settlement...
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03 Feb 2026
Rural Funding Digest – February 2026
A monthly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current funding opportunities – Download a printable version of the Funding Digest here Climate...
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27 Jan 2026
Five Questions To Ask Your MP Ahead Of The Local Government Settlement
With decisions on the local government finance settlement expected next week, now is a crucial moment for rural communities to make their voices heard. MPs play a key role in...
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06 Jan 2026
Rural Funding Digest – January 2026
A monthly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current funding opportunities – Download a printable version of the Funding Digest here Small...
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05 Jan 2026
Government Responds To RSN On Fair Funding Concerns
The Rural Services Network (RSN) has received a formal response from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government following its letter raising concerns about the impact of Fair Funding...
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08 Dec 2025
£3bn Funding Settlement Unveiled For Local Bus Services
The government has announced a £3 billion funding package to support bus services and infrastructure across England, aiming to deliver more frequent, reliable and affordable services for passengers. The announcement...
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02 Dec 2025
Rural Funding Digest – December 2025
A monthly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current funding opportunities – Download a printable version of the Funding Digest here Social...
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