Author: <span>Richard</span>
08 Sep 2025
Have Your Say On Future Of Local Government In Lancashire
Residents, businesses and community groups in Ribble Valley are invited to have their say on the future of local government in Lancashire. Ribble Valley Borough Council could be abolished by...
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04 Sep 2025
Rural Economy Spotlight – September 2025
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Rural Economy & Regeneration – Driving...
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02 Sep 2025
Rural Funding Digest – September 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 Community...
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02 Sep 2025
Current Government Consultations – September 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 Sep 2025
Affordable Housing and Rural Transport Challenges in Lancashire
BBC North West recently reported on the difficulties faced by people living and working in the village of Silverdale, Lancashire. The coverage highlighted two issues familiar across many rural areas:...
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01 Sep 2025
Rural Economy & Regeneration – Driving Growth And Opportunity
Monday 15 September 2025 | 13:30 – 15:30 Part of the National Rural Conference 2025 Bookings now open for RSN members: View the full programme A thriving rural economy underpins...
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01 Sep 2025
Government Expands Childcare and Holiday Support for Families
The Government has announced a major expansion of childcare support, set to save working parents up to £7,500 per year. From September, families with children aged 9 months up to...
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01 Sep 2025
New Study Exposes Experiences of Racism in Rural England
A study into racism in rural England has found many minority ethnic individuals and families feel the countryside is an unwelcoming and unsafe place to visit. The research, conducted by...
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01 Sep 2025
Persistent ‘Dental Deserts’ Risk Leaving Rural Communities Behind
New analysis from the Local Government Association (LGA) highlights a continuing crisis in NHS dental provision, with so-called ‘dental deserts’ leaving many communities – particularly rural and deprived areas –...
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01 Sep 2025
RSN Joins Call To End Permitted Development Rules Costing 28,000 Affordable Homes
Campaigners from local government, housing providers, and homelessness charities have signed an open letter calling on Government to scrap permitted development rights (PDR) that have cost thousands of affordable homes....
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