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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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30 Jun 2026
A 25-Year Farming Roadmap For England
The Government has published a new 25-year Farming Roadmap, setting out its long-term vision for English agriculture to 2050 alongside its formal response to the independent Farming Profitability Review led...
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30 Jun 2026
RSN Members Honoured At MJ Awards
Several Rural Services Network member authorities have been recognised at this year's MJ Achievement Awards 2026, celebrating excellence and innovation across local government.
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30 Jun 2026
Electricity Supply Expected To Remain Secure This Winter
Great Britain is expected to have enough electricity to meet demand this winter, according to an early assessment published by the National Energy System Operator (NESO).
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23 Jun 2026
Rural Transport: A Vital Link
Last week marked Better Transport Week, an annual opportunity to highlight the important role transport plays in connecting people with jobs, services, opportunities and each other.
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23 Jun 2026
Can Devolution Deliver More Affordable Homes In Rural Areas?
As England's devolution agenda continues to reshape local government, questions are being asked about what the changes could mean for rural communities and the delivery of affordable housing.
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