Promoting Rural Best practice
The RSP provides a unique opportunity for its members to promote and highlight topical examples of rural best practice, case studies and pilot projects.
The RSP also raises awareness of the excellent work currently being delivered by rural practitioners in England.
24 Jul 2025
Warm Hubs – Supporting Rural Communities in Warwickshire and Solihull
Since December 2020, WRCC has enjoyed a strong and productive partnership with Cadent, working together to support Warm Hubs across Warwickshire and Solihull. These Hubs are more than just warm...
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24 Jul 2025
“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.”
During the 2025 University of Plymouth International, National Dementia conference organised by Ian Sherriff B.E.M. which this year was held at Plymouth Argyle conference centre a Memorandum of Understanding between...
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24 Jul 2025
Rural Housing, Real Benefits: Partnership supports villages in meeting local needs
Affordable housing provider Trent & Dove has partnered with Support Staffordshire to address common misconceptions surrounding rural housebuilding – and to highlight the community benefits it brings. The benefits Affordable...
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24 Jul 2025
Community Development work at YMCA Lincolnshire
For over 155 years, YMCA Lincolnshire have been working across the county to ensure that all people and communities have the opportunity to belong, contribute and thrive so that they...
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24 Jul 2025
Vision to action: the NHS 10-Year Plan
Pip Cannons, CEO at Community Catalysts, reflects on the ambitions of the NHS 10-Year Plan and what is needed to put the vision into action. The NHS 10-Year Plan sets out a...
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24 Jul 2025
Community Energy – Putting the power back in your hands
Northern Powergrid is committed to support the growth of community energy in its region, coming at a time when the UK Government has set out how it plans to deliver...
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21 Jul 2025
New ACS Report Reveals Public Priorities for Local Services
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has published its Community Barometer 2025, providing fresh insight into which local services voters value most and want to see more of in their...
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14 Jul 2025
The Case for Affordable Rural Housing
A major new research report was launched on Monday 7 July to mark the start of Rural Housing Week, setting out practical solutions to address the chronic shortage of affordable...
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14 Jul 2025
Right to Buy Reform Could Save Rural Pubs and Shops
A community’s right to buy a local asset or business was announced in Parliament last week and welcomed by rural community business charity Plunkett UK. As part of the English...
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14 Jul 2025
Exploring the Impact of Devolution on Affordable Rural Housing
The delivery of affordable housing remains one of the most pressing challenges facing rural communities. In many parts of England, rural house prices continue to rise faster than wages, outpacing...
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