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
Ready, Able and mobile!
HIGHTECH MOBILITY DEVICE IS UP AND RUNNING AFTER BIG COMMUNITY FUNDING BOOST A young tenant at a South Devon apartment block for people with learning difficulties can now extend his...
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26 Oct 2022
Research reveals strong community business growth and a growing movement of rural, community campaigners
There is little doubt that, like most people, businesses face incredibly difficult times ahead and rural, community-owned businesses are no different. However, the most recent research conducted by the Plunkett...
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26 Oct 2022
Showcasing innovation in rural businesses
The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) has showcased innovation in rural businesses by producing six short films. The videos feature firms in Northumberland which portray the rich diversity...
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26 Oct 2022
United Utilities are here to help with your water bills
We know it’s a difficult time for many households in the North West due to the cost of living crisis. We really don’t want you to be worried about your...
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26 Oct 2022
Queen’s Green Canopy Programme Marked With Double Tree Planting
The Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Mrs Elizabeth Fothergill CBE, has planted two trees to mark Derby College’s contribution to the Queen’s Green Canopy programme. The Lord Lieutenant, accompanied by Deputy...
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24 Oct 2022
Rising oil price brings worries for rural households
The BBC reports that many rural households are worrying about heating their homes this winter as the price of oil increases The government has promised £100 to support people who...
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24 Oct 2022
UK’s first rural affordable Passivhaus scheme continues to perform well after 10 years
A 10-year assessment of the performance of the UK’s first rural affordable Passivhaus scheme has found that it continues to meet expectations and perform as designed The assessment of the...
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24 Oct 2022
Pubs as creative hubs: Pub is The Hub backing new ‘Pubs Welcoming Creativity’ initiative with charity Creative Lives
Pub is The Hub, www.pubisthehub.org, is supporting a new national initiative from Creative Lives, an organisation that champions voluntary-led creative activity, to encourage publicans to welcome creative activities into their...
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17 Oct 2022
Collaboration pledge to tackle rural challenges and unlock potential
Efforts to tackle the challenges facing rural areas in the North East have been bolstered by a commitment from key players to further collaborate Organisations and individuals involved in last...
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10 Oct 2022
Fuel for today, fuel for the future – a fair transition to net zero for rural communities
Decarbonising rural homes and businesses is a unique challenge, but current government plans for an electric-first heating approach do not look widely enough at transitional or mixed technology approaches –...
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