Author: <span>Belal Almassri</span>
07 Apr 2026
Spotlight on Rural Housing – April 2026
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network and produced in partnership with the Rural Housing Alliance, highlighting a selection of current rural housing issues and...
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01 Apr 2026
Rural Funding Digest – April 2026
A monthly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current funding opportunities – Download a printable version of the Funding Digest here Grants...
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01 Apr 2026
Current Government Consultations – April 2026
A brief summary of current government consultations of potential interest to RSN members. This is not intended as an exhaustive list of all relevant consultations. – Download a printable version...
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01 Apr 2026
Rural in Parliament – April 2026
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Consideration of Lords amendments to the Bill focused on the scope of powers for new strategic authorities and the balance between central direction and...
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30 Mar 2026
Rural Communities In Focus
Last week we held another highly engaging RSN member-exclusive seminar, this time focused on rural communities. The session brought together a strong mix of national insight and local experience, with...
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30 Mar 2026
Devolution Bill Debates Focus On Scrutiny And Accountability
Peers have continued detailed discussions on the Government’s English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, with recent debates focusing on how new powers will work in practice, and who will hold...
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30 Mar 2026
Council Tax Rises By 4.9% As Increases Continue To Outpace Inflation
Council tax for the average Band D property across England and Wales will rise by 4.9% in 2026/27, reveals analysis undertaken by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy...
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30 Mar 2026
Digital Transition ‘Not Working For Everyone’, New Report Warns
A new report from The Connection Project, Misconnected: How the UK can choose a better digital future, warns that the UK’s shift to digital services is not working equally for...
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30 Mar 2026
£70m Announced To Boost Building Safety Workforce
The government has announced £70 million in funding to increase capacity in building safety professions, aiming to address workforce shortages and support the delivery of new housing.
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30 Mar 2026
Digital Inclusion Plan Reaches One Million People
More than one million people across the UK have been supported to get online through the government’s Digital Inclusion Action Plan, according to a first-year progress update published by the...
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