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13 Jul 2026
Rural Related Politics – An RSN weekly review
TUESDAY 20 OCTOBER 2026 Oral Questions: To the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, including questions on primary care, community hospitals and step-down care, access to NHS dentistry,...
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06 Jul 2026
Rural Housing Is About More Than Homes
As Rural Housing Week shines a spotlight on the need for more affordable homes, the Rural Services Network is calling for a broader conversation about the role housing plays in...
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06 Jul 2026
Toolkit Launched To Support Rural Affordable Housing
Launched for Rural Housing Week, the free guide warns villages risk being “written out” of plans that will shape housing for a generation Rural communities across England are being given...
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06 Jul 2026
Rural Housing Week Focuses On Affordable Homes
As part of National Rural Housing Week, the National Housing Federation is highlighting the growing need for affordable housing across rural England and the vital role it plays in sustaining...
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06 Jul 2026
Green Book Reforms To Boost Regional Investment
The Government has announced further reforms to the Treasury‘s Green Book, aiming to ensure investment decisions better reflect the needs and opportunities of communities across the UK. The Green Book...
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06 Jul 2026
A Rural Touring Story
The last time the infrastructure of rural touring was researched was before the pandemic and a lot has changed since then. The University of Warwick’s Vishalakshi Roy and Melanie Stavrou...
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06 Jul 2026
Star Council Awards Open for Nominations
Nominations are now open for the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Star Council Awards 2026/27, the only national awards dedicated to recognising the achievements of England’s parish and town...
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30 Jun 2026
Championing Rural Communities At The LGA Conference
Championing Rural Communities At The LGA Conference
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30 Jun 2026
University Continues Campaign For Lincoln Dental School
The University of Lincoln's campaign to establish a dental school in the county has continued to gather momentum following provisional approval from the General Dental Council for its new BSc...
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