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.
26 Oct 2022
Renewable rural energy: heating options for rural homeowners on the 2026 deadline
In its bid to reach net zero, the government set a target to electrify heating for off-gas grid properties by 2026. But what are the options for rural homes –...
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26 Oct 2022
The Patients Association’s Patient Partnership Week
At the Patients Association we’re championing patient partnership because we believe when patients work with the health and care system, outcomes for patients are better. Over the next three years,...
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26 Oct 2022
The Prince’s Countryside Fund’s farming programmes now open to support farmers and family farm business across the UK:
Founded by HM King Charles III in 2010 while he was The Prince of Wales, The Prince’s Countryside Fund (PCF) is the only UK-wide charity that empowers small family farm...
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26 Oct 2022
Cost of living crisis – a perfect storm for increase in rural homelessness
New research being conducted by the University of Kent and the University of Southampton has found that the cost-of-living crisis and the critical shortage of affordable homes has increased rural homelessness. Interim...
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26 Oct 2022
Harrogate-based Pub is The Hub chief executive presented with top accolade
John Longden, the chief executive of Harrogate-based Pub is The Hub, has been presented with an Industry Champion Award for the organisation’s work in helping pubs to diversify to support...
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26 Oct 2022
Closing the digital divide – how the Shared Rural Network will help rural communities
The challenges associated with having poor mobile phone reception are all too familiar to many of those living in rural areas. Mobile technology and connectivity have become a necessity no...
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26 Oct 2022
Lack of public appreciation contributes to loneliness in farming
A lack of public appreciation for farmers and understanding of the work they do and the pressures they’re under contributes to feelings of loneliness, according to a new study published...
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26 Oct 2022
NALC publishes the 2022 edition of Points of Light
The 2022 edition of Points of Light has been published by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC), highlighting local (parish and town) councils’ excellent work to support their communities....
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26 Oct 2022
Devon charity to share the stories of county’s village halls
FIRST EVER VILLAGE HALLS AUDIT BEING UNDERTAKEN BY DEVON COMMUNITIES TOGETHER Independent charity Devon Communities Together is carrying out an audit of Devon’s village halls to understand their stories –...
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26 Oct 2022
Touring arts in libraries
The Touring Arts in Libraries Project (TAIL) is a fantastic 2 year project, funded by the Arts Council England and delivered by the National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF), a national...
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