Rural Communities
20 Jul 2020
Keep planning local – The LGA’s open statement on planning
The Rural Services Network is part of the Keep Planning Local Statement from the LGA: COVID-19 has demonstrated the incredible spirit of communities as they united to support each other...
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06 Jul 2020
Working together in lockdown – Case Studies from across communities in Rural England
The Rural Services Network is delighted to launch a booklet detailing the case studies that it has received of the ways in which rural communities have pulled together to support...
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22 Jun 2020
The Safe and Warm Fund launched
Wales & West Utilities & Gas network have launched their #SafeandWarmFund, – a £50,000 pot that community and parish councils, not for profit co-operatives or community interest companies, charities and community...
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15 Jun 2020
From floods to pandemics – resilience for rural communities at times of crisis
Communities Prepared (a Groundwork South programme) and Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) have published a new guide to help rural communities become more resilient in the face of...
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08 Jun 2020
Gigabit Rural Broadband Voucher Scheme
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is offering vouchers to those in rural communities who are disadvantaged by poor broadband Gigabit-capable broadband connections offer the fastest and most...
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08 Jun 2020
COVID-19 – Rural Communities Pulling Together (Week 9)
We asked for examples of our rural communities pulling together and have been inundated with responses so far! We featured 10 each week, and this week are pleased to feature...
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01 Jun 2020
COVID-19 – Rural Communities Pulling Together (Week 8)
We asked for examples of our rural communities pulling together and have been inundated with responses so far! We featured 10 each week, and this week are pleased to feature...
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26 May 2020
Coronavirus Community Support Fund
The Government’s new Coronavirus Community Support Fund, administered by the National Lottery is open for applications (as of 10am on Friday 22nd May). This makes available £200m in Government funding...
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26 May 2020
COVID-19 – Rural Communities Pulling Together (Week 7)
We asked for examples of our rural communities pulling together and have been inundated with responses so far! We featured 10 each week, and this week are pleased to feature...
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18 May 2020
Covid-19 rural lockdown exit strategy update from the RSN
In a recent Bulletin we report on the letter dated 14th April sent to Matt Hancock, The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the Coronavirus exit strategy...
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