Author: <span>Belal Almassri</span>
30 Mar 2026
Touring Promoters Research Survey
The National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF) and the University of Warwick, with support from Arts Council England, are carrying out a national research project exploring the wellbeing and economic impacts...
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24 Mar 2026
The Rural Reality: When Heating Your Home Becomes A Financial Shock
The Rural Reality: When Heating Your Home Becomes A Financial Shock
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18 Mar 2026
Media Coverage – March 2026
18 March 2026 – LGA First Magazine LGA First published an article by Councillor Roger Phillips, Chair of the Rural Services Network, marking 30 years since rural councils first came...
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10 Mar 2026
National Planning Policy Framework: proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government Closed 10 March 2026 National Planning Policy Framework: proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system This consultation invited views on significant...
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16 Feb 2026
Media Coverage – February 2026
16 February 2026 – Farmers Guardian Kerry Booth, Chief Executive of the Rural Services Network, was quoted in Farmers Guardian in an article calling for greater recognition of rural retail. Kerry...
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10 Feb 2026
Exploring the role of alternative clean heating solutions
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Closed 10 February 2026 Exploring the role of alternative clean heating solutions This consultation sought views on low carbon heating technologies that could...
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01 Feb 2026
Delivering for All – A Roadmap for Rural Prosperity
A new policy framework from the Rural Services Network Every person, in every place, deserves the chance to thrive — including those living in rural, coastal and small-town communities. The...
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25 Jan 2026
Media Coverage – January 2026
25 January 2026 – BBC Politics South RSN Chief Executive Kerry Booth appeared on BBC Politics South to discuss the provisional local government finance settlement, alongside representatives from Oxfordshire County Council...
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14 Jan 2026
Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement 2026-2027 to 2028-2029
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government Closed 14 January 2026 Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement 2026-2027 to 2028-2029 The local government finance settlement is the annual determination of funding...
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12 Dec 2025
Media Coverage – December 2025
12 December 2025 – Countryfile Magazine (BBC Countryfile, online) In this opinion piece, John Craven discusses gaps in rural infrastructure and services. Rural Services Network Chief Executive, Kerry Booth is quoted...
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