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.
08 Sep 2025
MPs Unite To Defend Terrestrial TV As “Hidden Threat” Looms
MPs from across the political spectrum have spoken out in passionate defence of free-to-air terrestrial television, warning of the risks posed if the government moves to phase it out in...
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08 Sep 2025
Funding Opportunity: A Chance To Turn Bold Ideas Into Real Change
Applications are now open for the 2026 Churchill Fellowships, giving UK citizens a unique opportunity to explore global solutions to the challenges facing communities today. Every year, the Churchill Fellowship...
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08 Sep 2025
Community Right To Buy A Step Closer Following Parliamentary Vote
The English Devolution Bill, which contains proposed legislation for a Community Right to Buy, passed its second reading in the House of Commons last week (2 September). It will now...
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18 Aug 2025
Rural Housing Enablers Driving Change
A new evaluation of the Defra-funded Rural Housing Enabler (RHE) Programme has confirmed the critical role RHEs play in helping rural communities address the shortage of affordable homes. Commissioned by...
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18 Aug 2025
Meet Mova: Delivering Digital Infrastructure Where It Matters Most
In a world where connectivity is no longer a luxury but a lifeline, Mova is helping transform the nation’s digital landscape. As a joint venture owned by the UK’s mobile...
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18 Aug 2025
How SMEB is Supporting Communities in the Rural Financial Divide
As traditional bank branches disappear from rural high streets it has impacted local businesses and communities. However there are solutions now stepping up to bridge this gap. At the forefront...
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11 Aug 2025
Digital Shift Could Deepen Inequality
New analysis from Age UK has found that 2.4 million older people in the UK — nearly one in five (19%) — have limited use of the internet, going online...
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11 Aug 2025
RSN Supports National Awards For Parish And Town Councils
The Rural Services Network is pleased to announce that it will be supporting the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Star Council Awards this year to celebrate the hard work...
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11 Aug 2025
Plunkett UK and Wates Unite for Sustainable, Thriving Rural Places
Wates Developments, a land, planning and development specialist driven by the purpose of creating places people can thrive, has announced a three-year strategic partnership with Plunkett UK. The new partnership...
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04 Aug 2025
Community Power at the Heart of New Rural Development
A trailblazing community business in West Sussex is demonstrating how local enterprise can help shape inclusive, resilient places — right from the start of a new development. The Woodgate Community...
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