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.
16 May 2022
Poor broadband hinders resilience among rural businesses
Sub-standard infrastructure in rural areas – particularly lack of quality broadband – is affecting businesses’ ability to be resilient and bounce back from adversity, according to a major survey from...
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09 May 2022
Importance of Rural Digital Champions
Research suggests that local authorities that have prioritised digital connectivity and appointed Digital Champions, have had significant success in speeding up rollout and improving relationships with telecommunications companies. Mobile UK,...
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09 May 2022
Rural travel times to GP practice is more than double than in urban areas
An article published by Dispensing Doctors’ Association show that people in rural areas require more than double the time to get to a GP than in urban areas, the latest Statistical...
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09 May 2022
Community Catalysts launches a marketing guide for enterprises doing good stuff
Community Catalysts have launched a new marketing guide especially for people who are running small enterprises offering care or support to others – otherwise known as community enterprises. From a community enterprise perspective,...
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03 May 2022
Sharing love for the Peak District – in spectacular charity challenge
Runners and hikers showed their love for the Peak District National Park by raising £7450 in a charity challenge Almost 300 people took part in the Peak District 70th Birthday...
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28 Apr 2022
Red diesel subsidy change: what it means for rural business
With the red diesel subsidy changes implemented in April 2022, some rural businesses are having to find an alternative fuel. We talk to George Webb, Liquid Gas UK CEO, about...
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28 Apr 2022
Awarding Winning Virtual Hospital Service
A partnership between the Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Medefer has landed a top award. The Award The award is for a supplier or service provider to the NHS...
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28 Apr 2022
College begins multi-million Agri-Food campus development
Plumpton College has been awarded £4.4 million in funding to invest in a new centre for training, education and skills development in the South East. Work has begun on the...
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28 Apr 2022
Have you ever had to make a 999 call in medical emergency?
In Lincolnshire, it’s likely the first on-scene is a LIVES Emergency Responder. These are highly skilled individuals serving the Lincolnshire community and making a difference to thousands of people each...
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28 Apr 2022
Dunsfold secures its future through community ownership & affordable homes
Harriet English, Plunkett Foundation’s Head of Engagement, celebrates how the rural village of Dunsfold is securing its future by embracing community-ownership and affordable homes for locals. Creating a thriving village...
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