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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09 Sep 2024

September showcase of Peak District heritage

There’s lots to learn about the Peak District’s cultural heritage this month at special open days across the national park. Heritage Open Days is England’s largest community led festival of...

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02 Sep 2024

Findings On How Language Can Influence The Case For Rural Investment To Be Presented Nationally

The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) will present findings on how language can help or hinder the case for rural investment at the Rural Services Network’s (RSN) National...

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27 Aug 2024

Unlocking The Economic Potential of Rural Areas

A set of recommendations to modify geographically-targeted initiatives such as Enterprise Zones and Investment Zones to better unlock the economic potential of rural businesses has been produced from research commissioned...

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27 Aug 2024

Farmers Collaborate at First-Ever ‘Shed Talk’ Event, Supported by NFU

In an exciting new initiative aimed at fostering collaboration within the agricultural sector, over 80 farmers gathered for the inaugural “Shed Talk” event. Supported by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU),...

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27 Aug 2024

Supporting Farming Communities in North Yorkshire

Healthwatch North Yorkshire is seeking to understand the barriers that prevent the farming community in North Yorkshire from accessing health services. By gathering insights through an online survey, the initiative...

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19 Aug 2024

Call to Action: UK Farm Assurance Review Seeks Farmer Input for Future of Agriculture

Farmers across the UK are being urged to participate in the ongoing UK Farm Assurance Review. This crucial review, jointly initiated by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and the Agriculture...

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19 Aug 2024

Crisis And Community Heartbeat Trust Announce Partnership To Provide Defibrillators At Homelessness Centres

National homelessness charity Crisis has partnered with Rural Services Partnership Member, Community Heartbeat Trust (CHT), one of the UK’s leading resuscitation charities, to provide Crisis’ Skylight centres with defibrillators. The...

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19 Aug 2024

Connected Reality: Why UK Planning Laws Must Evolve to Meet Growing Mobile Infrastructure Needs

This week, Mobile UK the trade association that represents the four mobile network operators has launched its latest industry report ‘How Connected Are You?. The report explores public perceptions of...

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19 Aug 2024

Mapping England Report Launch

The Community Transport Association (CTA) has been conducting research with operators in England to produce the first England State of the Sector research since 2014. On 11th September, the CTA...

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12 Aug 2024

Priority Support for Vulnerable Individuals

If you know someone with health, communication, or safety needs, they may be eligible for free extra support from utility companies. This support includes priority assistance during planned or emergency...

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