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.

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18 Feb 2025

Get Ready For Retrofit

Support with your domestic retrofit project planning and preparation Retrofit Information, Support and Expertise – or RISE – is a free support service funded by the Department for Energy Security...

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18 Feb 2025

United Utilities partner with Sign Solutions to make communication easier for customers who use British Sign Language (BSL)

United Utilities have introduced a better way to engage with people using British Sign Language, as part of our Priority Services scheme We’ve partnered with Sign Solutions to make communication easier...

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17 Feb 2025

Geothermal Engineering and NICRE Drive Rural Innovation in Cornwall

A leading developer of UK deep geothermal power and lithium projects in Cornwall has teamed up with the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) to showcase how it is...

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17 Feb 2025

Village and Community Halls: Guide to Surveys

Volunteers managing England’s 10,000+ rural community halls are being provided with guidance to help them commission the right type of building survey. The resource was instigated by ACTion with Communities...

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11 Feb 2025

New Report Showcases Community-Led Regeneration of Northumberland’s Rural Areas

A new report highlights how communities in Northumberland are breathing new life into their high streets and town centres by repurposing disused buildings into valuable community assets and housing schemes....

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11 Feb 2025

Join The English Rural Team!

We’re excited to announce two fantastic career opportunities. English Rural are looking for dedicated individuals to fill the roles of Regional Housing Manager and Stock Condition Surveyor. These positions offer...

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11 Feb 2025

Celebrating Student Volunteering Week With Citizens Advice!

People often think of volunteers as being retired professionals but did you know that Citizens Advice TNMWD have a number of student volunteers? 10 – 16 February is Student Volunteering...

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11 Feb 2025

Have your say to improve walking and cycling routes in the Peak District National Park

People who live, work in and visit the Peak District National Park are being asked for their views on walking, cycling, riding, and wheeling (wheelchairs/trampers) routes in an online consultation....

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20 Jan 2025

Want to be part of the last ever CJS Focus on Volunteering?

The first edition of CJS Focus was published as a Special Edition supplement on 21 February 2005. After 20 years CJS has decided to retire the format and the February...

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14 Jan 2025

Addressing Rural Connectivity: Challenges and Progress

The plight of poor digital connectivity in rural UK remains a significant barrier for over half a million businesses, as detailed in a recent article published by Countryside Alliance. These...

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