Author: <span>Richard</span>
26 Nov 2025
RSN Publishes Rural Impact Assessment Of Budget 2025
The Rural Services Network put together an initial assessment of the Government’s 2025 Budget, reviewing the likely implications for rural communities across energy, transport, housing, public services, skills and local...
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26 Nov 2025
RSP Member – ThriveWell Solutions CIC
ThriveWell Solutions CIC – Community Wellbeing Support for Rural Adults Living With Long-Term Conditions Oxfordshire & Nationwide ThriveWell Solutions CIC provides community-led wellbeing support for adults living with chronic pain,...
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26 Nov 2025
Rural Lens Review: Social and Affordable Homes Programme
The Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) published by the Government on 7 November 2025 is a new 10-year capital grant programme for England (outside London via Homes England; inside...
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25 Nov 2025
RSN Sends Open Letter Calling for Fairer Funding for Rural Communities
Kerry Booth, Chief Executive of The Rural Services Network has written to the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness, Alison McGovern MP, to raise serious concerns about the...
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24 Nov 2025
Budget Countdown: Will Rural England Be Seen and Heard?
With the Autumn Budget announcement set for tomorrow, speculation has dominated political coverage in recent weeks. From tax changes to energy support, much of the debate remains uncertain, but for...
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24 Nov 2025
Rural Taskforce Work Progresses as DEFRA Sets Out Growth Plan
Defra Secretary of State Emma Reynolds used her speech at the Country Land & Business Association (CLA) Rural Business Conference last week to set out the Government’s ambition for a...
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24 Nov 2025
RTPI Calls for Rural Focus in English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has published an amendment briefing calling for the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill to explicitly recognise and address the needs of rural communities....
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24 Nov 2025
Overcoming The Challenges Of Retrofit Installation In Rural Areas
To announce the release of a series of in-depth resources, designed to support retrofit suppliers as they prepare for delivery across rural and remote areas, Gareth Field, Subject Matter Expert,...
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24 Nov 2025
Small Grants Scheme Reopens for Village Halls in England
Village halls in England can once again apply for small grants to support improvements, as the Defra-funded scheme managed by Action with Rural Communities in England (ACRE) has reopened. The...
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24 Nov 2025
New Rural Climathon Toolkit Launches Soon
We’re delighted to share that the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI) will soon be releasing ‘The Rural Climathon Toolkit’, a comprehensive guide to organising your own rural Climathons –...
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