Author: <span>Maryann Macaulay</span>
09 Jun 2025
Government Announces £7.6m For Local Government Reorganisation Proposals
The Government has published details of Proposal Development Contributions: Area Allocations, setting out funding to support areas submitting proposals for Local Government Reorganisation. £7.6 million has been made available to...
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03 Jun 2025
Current Government Consultations – June 2025
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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03 Jun 2025
Rural Funding Digest – June 2025
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 ...
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02 Jun 2025
Liquid Gas UK Responds to ESNZ Committee Report on Retrofitting Homes For Net Zero
George Webb, CEO of Liquid Gas UK, the trade association for the LPG and renewable liquid gases industry, has responded to the Energy Security and Net Zero (ESNZ) Committee’s ‘Retrofitting...
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02 Jun 2025
Sharing Opportunities in Worldwide Dementia Care
Recently, the University of Plymouth hosted the National and International Perspectives of Dementia conference, bringing together global experts and community representatives to highlight innovative projects and research aimed at supporting...
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02 Jun 2025
Government Sets Out New Measures for SME Housebuilders
The Government has unveiled new reforms aimed at boosting small and medium-sized (SME) housebuilders in England, with a particular focus on easing planning rules, streamlining processes, and providing financial support....
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02 Jun 2025
Uncovering Hidden Homelessness in Rural Areas
Citizens Advice South Hams has been recognised with the Most Impactful Campaign Award at the Citizens Advice Research and Campaigns Conference for its Hidden Homelessness campaign. The project, conducted with...
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02 Jun 2025
Keeping Telecare Alarms Working During the Digital Landline Switchover
The UK’s landline infrastructure is transitioning from analogue to digital, which may impact Telecare alarms used by older and vulnerable residents. This switchover is already underway, and action is needed...
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02 Jun 2025
Be Inspired By Plunkett UK’s Impact Report 2025
Did you know community businesses have, on average, a five-year survival rate of 99%. This is radically higher than the 39% survival rate of private small and medium enterprises over...
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03 Feb 2025
Concerns Over Final Local Government Finance Settlement’s Impact on Rural
As the Final Local Government Finance Settlement has now been published, the Rural Services Network (RSN) expresses deep concern over the allocation of government funding. The settlement fails to ensure...
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