Author: <span>Richard</span>
11 Dec 2023
Are rural areas getting their fair share of apprenticeships?
The Apprenticeship Levy was recently debated in Westminster Hall in which it was highlighted the great opportunity that apprenticeships offer to learn and earn and to keep talent in our...
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11 Dec 2023
Importance of Village Halls in Rural Communities
A report detailing an audit by independent charity Devon Communities Together into village halls, has shown the importance of village halls in rural community life. The full report from DCT shares evidence...
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11 Dec 2023
Rural Economy Spotlight – December 2023
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities State of Rural Enterprise report published...
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11 Dec 2023
Estimates of total final energy consumption
This analysis presents data on estimates of total final energy consumption at a local authority level. The analysis uses source data from the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero...
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05 Dec 2023
Rural Funding Digest – December 2023
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 VCSE...
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05 Dec 2023
Current Government Consultations – December 2023
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 Dec 2023
MPs debate unfair rural funding
Rural MPs had a clear message for the government during their Westminster Hall debate last week on the funding of rural councils; act now or councils will go bust and...
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04 Dec 2023
Rural Affordable Housing under the spotlight
On Tuesday night, the CPRE (The Campaign for the Protection of rural England) launched their latest report into rural affordable housing at a Parliamentary reception. Attended by key stakeholders and...
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04 Dec 2023
Post offices providing more services but rural still struggling
The new Post Office service which allows customers to choose which parcel carrier to use has started to roll out across the network. Customers are given the option to send...
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04 Dec 2023
Somerton & Frome MP reminds government of the real cost of the Rural Premium
The challenges facing rural areas have been repeatedly debated in Parliament this week. Alongside Chris Loder MP’s debate on funding for rural councils (read what happened here), Sarah Dyke MP...
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