Author: <span>Richard</span>
02 Dec 2025
Rural Funding Digest – December 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 Social...
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02 Dec 2025
Current Government Consultations – December 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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01 Dec 2025
Budget 2025: Rural Impact At A Glance
The Rural Services Network has put together an initial overview of the Government’s 2025 Budget, highlighting the headline measures and the early implications for rural areas across energy, transport, housing,...
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01 Dec 2025
RSN Member Exclusive Seminar Programme 2026 – Bookings Now Open
We’re delighted to launch the RSN Member Exclusive Seminar Programme for 2026, bringing together industry experts, rural practitioners, and sector leaders to explore the major issues shaping rural communities across...
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01 Dec 2025
Government Sets Out Next Steps For New Local Plan System
Housing and Planning Minister, Matthew Pennycook has provided an update on the government’s reforms to the local plan-making system in England, confirming key legislative, funding and timetable measures intended to...
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01 Dec 2025
New Research Explores The Future Shape Of Local Government In England
A new report from the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU), produced in partnership with Local Partnerships, examines how England’s evolving governance system could operate by 2050. Drawing on a survey...
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01 Dec 2025
New Toolkit Empowers Rural Communities To Take Climate Action
Are you interested in tackling the climate crisis and wondering how you can take meaningful action with your local community? Last week saw the launch of The Rural Climathon Toolkit...
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01 Dec 2025
Government Consultation: Alternative Clean Heating Solutions
The Government has launched a major consultation on Exploring the Role of Alternative Clean Heating Solutions. The consultation is seeking evidence on low-carbon options for buildings that may not be...
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01 Dec 2025
Bold & Brave Gift And Charity Shops Officially Open
Young Somerset proudly marked the grand opening of its two new Bold & Brave charity gift shops in Taunton and Bridgwater with ribbon-cutting ceremonies that celebrated youth empowerment, creativity, and...
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01 Dec 2025
Institute Of Economic Development Unveils 2025 Award Winners
The Institute of Economic Development (iED) has revealed the winners of its Annual Awards 2025 at a celebratory ceremony in Manchester. More than 150 delegates gathered in the Grand Ballroom...
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