Author: <span>Belal Almassri</span>
02 Jun 2026
Current Government Consultations – June 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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02 Jun 2026
New Report Calls for Stronger Action on Fly-Tipping and Waste Crime
A new report from the National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) and Future Countryside has warned that fly-tipping and wider waste crime have reached
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02 Jun 2026
Meet The Voices Shaping Rural Transport
Wednesday 3 June | 11:00–13:00 | Online We’re looking forward to welcoming an excellent line-up of speakers to our upcoming RSN Member Exclusive Seminar on Rural Transport. Transport remains one...
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02 Jun 2026
Community Pharmacies To Deliver More NHS Care
Community pharmacies are set to play an expanded role in NHS care under a new £340 million funding agreement and reforms due to be introduced from autumn 2026.
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02 Jun 2026
New Report Highlights Future Skills Demands
Skills England has published its first Annual Skills Report, setting out the challenges and opportunities facing England's workforce over the coming decade.
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02 Jun 2026
Single Patient Record To Support Joined-Up Care
Plans for a new Single Patient Record are set out in the NHS Modernisation Bill, have been introduced to Parliament. The proposed reforms aim to improve the way patient information...
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02 Jun 2026
Funding Available For Innovative Transport Projects
Organisations with innovative ideas to improve the UK's transport system are being invited to apply for the latest round of the Transport Research and Innovation Grants (TRIG) programme.
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01 Jun 2026
Heating Oil Support In North Northamptonshire
North Northamptonshire Council is encouraging local organisations, parish and town councils, and community groups to help raise awareness of an emergency support scheme for residents who rely on heating oil...
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01 Jun 2026
Rural in Parliament – June 2026
Short Term Lets: Licensing MPs raised concerns about the impact of short-term holiday lets and second homes on housing availability and affordability, particularly in rural and coastal communities. During questioning,...
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28 May 2026
Media Coverage – May 2026
18 May 2026 – UK Parliament During a House of Commons debate on backing business to create economic growth, Helen Morgan MP referenced Rural Services Network research. The debate focused...
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