Author: <span>Richard</span>
11 Mar 2024
Spring Budget 2024
The Spring Budget, presented last week by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, has sparked interest and concern among rural communities and their advocates. The Rural Services Network (RSN) has identified areas of...
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11 Mar 2024
The Essential Lifeline of Libraries in Rural Communities
Last week, coinciding with World Book Day – a global celebration of literature and reading – Rural Services Network Chief Executive, Kerry Booth took part in a Libraries Connected webinar,...
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11 Mar 2024
Village Halls: Celebrating the Heartbeat of Rural Communities
The Chancellor’s announcement of £5 million towards the Platinum Jubilee Village Hall Fund for England is a significant win for rural communities. This timely injection of funds arrives as we...
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11 Mar 2024
Empowering Local Culture: LGA Insights & 2024 Budget Impact
The recent announcement outlined in the Spring Budget and the Local Government Association’s (LGA) new series of think pieces, offer a promising horizon not just for urban centres but also...
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11 Mar 2024
Community Solutions for Rural Transport
In rural areas across England, the accessibility and availability of transport services are more than just conveniences—they are lifelines. The Community Transport Association (CTA) has unveiled a robust manifesto, “A...
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11 Mar 2024
Rural Economy Spotlight – March 2024
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Winning the rural vote – unleashing...
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07 Mar 2024
RSP Member – Community Action Northumberland (CAN)
Community Action Northumberland (CAN) supports rural communities in Northumberland to be vibrant, inclusive and sustainable. We were established in 1951 and are a member of the ACRE Network of 38 local...
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05 Mar 2024
Rural Funding Digest – March 2024
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 Cultural...
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05 Mar 2024
Current Government Consultations – March 2024
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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04 Mar 2024
Winning the Rural Vote: Prioritising Rural Health and Care Services
Each week we are focusing on a different policy area within our ‘Winning the Rural Vote Campaign’ and this week we are exploring the Rural Access to Health and Care...
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