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20 Jul 2026
School’s Out, Adventures Await, If You Can Get There
With the summer holidays now underway in some parts of England and just about to begin in others, there is some welcome news for many families. Throughout August, children aged...
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17 Jul 2026
RSN Response To DEFRA’s Future Of Rural England Report
The Rural Services Network (RSN) has responded to the publication of Defra’s Future of Rural England Report, having contributed to the Rural Taskforce which informed the development of the report. Bringing...
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16 Jul 2026
Moving More, Feeling Better: A Community Approach to Healthy Ageing
Age UK Waltham Forest is highlighting the positive impact that accessible, community-based exercise can have on both physical and mental wellbeing in later life. Its varied programme includes activities such...
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16 Jul 2026
Care Workers To Be Represented In Fair Pay Agreements
Millions of adult social care workers in England are set to be represented through a new Adult Social Care Negotiating Body, which the Government says will be established by the...
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13 Jul 2026
LGA Conference – Learning and Linking Up
Reflections from our Chief Executive Last week I travelled to Bournemouth with RSN Assistant Chief Executive Nadine Trout for the LGA Conference and 3 full on days of learning and...
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13 Jul 2026
Report Highlights Rural Economy Priorities
A report published today by the Labour Rural Research Group explores the opportunities and challenges facing the rural economy and sets out a series of recommendations aimed at unlocking growth...
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13 Jul 2026
Councils Call For Locally Led Adult Social Care Reform
The Local Government Association (LGA) has urged the Government and the Casey Commission to ensure councils remain at the heart of future adult social care reform, arguing that lasting change...
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13 Jul 2026
Public Invited to Shape the Future of Adult Social Care
The public will be invited to help shape the future of adult social care in England as part of a major national conversation being launched by the Casey Commission later...
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13 Jul 2026
Britain’s Leading Edge Launches 2026 Manifesto
A new manifesto setting out the case for greater investment in rural and coastal regions was launched by Britain’s Leading Edge at last week’s Local Government Association (LGA) Conference. The...
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13 Jul 2026
New Mapping Tool Highlights Gaps in Bus Services
A new interactive Bus Mapping Tool from the Campaign for Better Transport is providing a detailed picture of where bus services are falling short across England and Wales, helping identify...
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