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.
09 Dec 2024
Three new trustees elected to ACRE’s board
Election of Caroline Cotterell, Sharon Davis and Andrea Graham comes as the rural communities’ charity reviews its strategy At a busy Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 27 November, three...
Read more09 Dec 2024
Retrofitting historic and heritage homes – how conservation and retrofit goals can align
Carrying out retrofit measures on historic or heritage properties can be a more complicated process than on newer homes. But the benefits can be substantial. Sophie Norton, Sustainability Consultant at...
Read more02 Dec 2024
Rural Services Network Seminar Recap: A Focus on Rural Health and Care
The Rural Services Network (RSN) proudly hosted its final seminar of the year last week, focusing on the crucial topic of Rural Health and Care. This online event brought together...
Read more02 Dec 2024
Village Halls Week – Save the Date!
Village hall groups across the UK are being encouraged to put 17-23 March 2025 in their diaries by Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE). The charity hopes to use...
Read more25 Nov 2024
Housing: Right to Buy Reforms
The government has announced reforms to the Right to Buy (RTB) scheme, designed to create a fairer and more sustainable system that ensures councils can protect and rebuild their social...
Read more25 Nov 2024
Building the Path to Net Zero: CPRE’s Vision for a Reformed Planning System
The countryside charity CPRE, in collaboration with the Aldersgate Group and RenewableUK, has released a new report detailing urgent recommendations for reforming the UK’s planning system. As we work towards...
Read more25 Nov 2024
UK Farming at a Crossroads: Tax Reforms, NFU Insights, and RABI Support
A House of Lords debate held on 21st November, led by Baroness Northover, centred on the pressing issues facing farming families, particularly in light of recent governmental budget announcements impacting...
Read more18 Nov 2024
Linkage Community Trust Seeks Feedback on Outreach Services for People with Learning Disabilities and Autism
Linkage Community Trust has been delivering an Outreach Service for 8 years and is developing its new strategy for the next 5 years. Linkage works across Greater Lincolnshire and the...
Read more18 Nov 2024
Patients Association Seeks Public Input on NHS 10-Year Health Plan Consultation
The Patients Association is seeking input to shape its response to the initial NHS 10-Year Health Plan organisational consultation. As one of the UK’s most established health and care charities,...
Read more11 Nov 2024
Dispensing Doctors’ Association Lobbies Health Secretary Over GP NI Payments
The Dispensing Doctors’ Association (DDA) Chairman Dr Richard West has written to Health Secretary Wes Streeting over incoming changes to employers’ NI contributions affecting GPs. Following confirmation that GPs will...
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