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.
03 Nov 2025
Rural Community Businesses Hold The Key To Renewal But Remain Overlooked
New research from Plunkett UK reveals that rural community-owned businesses are already delivering social, economic and environmental benefits that align directly with government ambitions – yet they remain under-recognised and...
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03 Nov 2025
RABI Launches New Five-Year Strategy To Reduce The Wellbeing Gap For Farming People
RABI has unveiled its 2025–2030 strategy, setting out a clear direction to close the wellbeing gap experienced by farming communities. The plan focuses on prevention, improving access to support, and...
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03 Nov 2025
The Lion Roars For Community Connection
The Lion at Ickleton, near Saffron Walden, Cambridgeshire, has opened a community café to provide a safe space to help people connect and socialise. The pub, which was reopened in...
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27 Oct 2025
Exploring Digital Health Solutions For Rural Communities
Digital tools and technologies have the potential to make access to health and care services easier and improve engagement and outcomes for patients. However, ongoing gaps in digital connectivity, skills...
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27 Oct 2025
Eden Housing Secures £45m Funding To Boost Affordable Homes In Cumbria
Eden Housing, the 2,000-home housing association will use the increased financial capacity to deliver its Business Plan to invest in homes in North Cumbria. This includes building new affordable homes...
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23 Oct 2025
Launching Our Lancashire Village Agents Service
Community Futures is excited to announce the launch of our Lancashire Village Agents Service, which began on Monday 13th October 2025 across four rural communities in Lancashire. Funded by Lancashire...
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23 Oct 2025
Mobile Connectivity Transforming Culture and Heritage
A new Mobile UK mini-report, Transforming Culture and Heritage in the Digital Age, explores how mobile connectivity, particularly 4G and 5G, is reshaping the UK’s culture and heritage sector. The report highlights that...
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23 Oct 2025
Connected Together campaign
We’re pleased to share the launch of the second phase of our Connected Together campaign. The objective is to build customers’ confidence in switching to a digital landline. We know...
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23 Oct 2025
Awaab’s Law: Tackling damp, mould and unsafe housing — and how RISE can help
Damp and mould in a home are not just cosmetic issues — they are serious health hazards that can trigger asthma, respiratory infections, allergies and skin irritation. It can also...
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23 Oct 2025
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service Village Magazine
Take Charge and Be Safe this festive season As the festive season approaches and people look for presents and take advantage of Black Friday deals, many are looking to save...
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