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07 Apr 2025

North East Launches Coastal and Rural Taskforce

The inaugural meeting of the North East Coastal and Rural Taskforce took place recently at the Catalyst, Newcastle, supported by the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise and Newcastle University....

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07 Apr 2025

Combating Energy Inefficiency and Fuel Poverty in North Yorkshire’s Rural Homes

85% of North Yorkshire is classified as a super sparse rural area, encompassing two National Parks. Many properties in these remote locations consist of older housing stock, presenting challenges in...

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07 Apr 2025

Resident Engagement And Retrofit Projects – RISE Support To Boost Your Engagement Activity

When a local authority or social housing provider is planning any form of improvements to their housing stock, engagement with their residents is always a vital consideration. This is especially...

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Spotlight on Rural Housing – April 2025
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07 Apr 2025

Spotlight on Rural Housing – April 2025

A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network and produced in partnership with the Rural Housing Alliance, highlighting a selection of current rural housing issues and...

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Rural Funding Digest – April 2025
Members only

01 Apr 2025

Rural Funding Digest – April 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 Libraries...

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Current Government Consultations – April 2025
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01 Apr 2025

Current Government Consultations – April 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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31 Mar 2025

Addressing the Unique Challenge of Fuel Poverty in Rural Areas

In the latest fuel poverty update from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, a concerning pattern emerges in England’s rural communities. These areas are grappling with the highest...

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31 Mar 2025

An Update on the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF)

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recently announced an important update regarding the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF). This fund, a critical component of the government’s...

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31 Mar 2025

Rural Communities in Focus: Insights, Inspiration, and What’s Next

Last week, we were proud to host another of our exclusive member-only seminars—this time focusing on the heartbeat of our work: rural communities. This engaging online event brought together RSN...

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31 Mar 2025

LGA Survey Highlights Funding Challenges for Local Councils

The Local Government Association (LGA) has released findings from its recent survey indicating significant budgeting challenges for councils in England as they prepare for the fiscal year 2025/26. The survey...

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