Rural Communities
10 Mar 2025
Join ACRE in Celebrating Village Halls Week 2025
Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) is looking forward to the return of Village Halls Week, scheduled for 17-23 March 2025. Village Halls Week is an annual celebration that...
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03 Mar 2025
Digital Inclusion Action Plan Announced
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has unveiled a comprehensive Digital Inclusion Action Plan, a landmark initiative aimed at enhancing digital skills and access across the UK. This...
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03 Mar 2025
NALC Honors Top Achievers at Star Council Awards
NALC announced this year’s Star Council Awards winners at a dazzling ceremony at the prestigious House of Lords on 25 February 2025. The event brought together councillors, clerks, MPs, parliamentarians,...
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25 Feb 2025
Government Announces Exceptional Financial Support for 30 Councils
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced that select councils experiencing significant financial difficulties will receive additional government support to aid in balancing their budgets for the...
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24 Feb 2025
Urgent Need for Support Among UK’s Unpaid Carers
A recent State of Caring Survey conducted by Carers UK has exposed significant challenges faced by unpaid carers across the UK, revealing a distressing trend of overwhelm and inadequate support....
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17 Feb 2025
Chartered Institute of Housing Conference South West
Rural Services Network Chief Executive Kerry Booth was delighted to be invited to speak at the Chartered Institute of Housing Conference South West last week. A busy two days of...
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17 Feb 2025
Geothermal Engineering and NICRE Drive Rural Innovation in Cornwall
A leading developer of UK deep geothermal power and lithium projects in Cornwall has teamed up with the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) to showcase how it is...
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11 Feb 2025
NPA Highlights Funding Crisis in Rural Pharmacies
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has recently brought to light a critical issue impacting rural communities across rural communities in England, particularly in the South West. Over the past decade,...
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11 Feb 2025
New Report Showcases Community-Led Regeneration of Northumberland’s Rural Areas
A new report highlights how communities in Northumberland are breathing new life into their high streets and town centres by repurposing disused buildings into valuable community assets and housing schemes....
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11 Feb 2025
Key Updates on Local Government Devolution Plan
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has unveiled a comprehensive devolution package set to transform local governance across several regions in England. Under the leadership of Deputy Prime...
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