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15 Dec 2025
A force for local growth
The Local Government Association last week published a report entitled ‘A force for growth: Spotlighting the role of councils in enabling inclusive economic growth’. Produced in partnership with the Future...
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15 Dec 2025
NFSP Postmasters Exceed Evri Scan-Out Target For The First Time
NFSP postmasters have achieved a significant milestone in Period 7, surpassing the Evri scan-out Service Level Agreement (SLA) for the first time since the measure was introduced. The network recorded...
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08 Dec 2025
Will Devolution Deliver For Rural Communities?
New research shows how England’s devolution programme could unlock the delivery of affordable homes in rural communities – if rural priorities are embedded in local strategies and supported by national...
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08 Dec 2025
NALC Announces Star Council Awards 2025/26 Finalists
The finalists for the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Star Council Awards 2025/26 have now been announced following a rigorous assessment process and a record number of nominations from...
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08 Dec 2025
£3bn Funding Settlement Unveiled For Local Bus Services
The government has announced a £3 billion funding package to support bus services and infrastructure across England, aiming to deliver more frequent, reliable and affordable services for passengers. The announcement...
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08 Dec 2025
Food Banks Brace For Winter Surge
Tens of thousands of pensioners and children will be forced through their doors this Christmas. New figures from Trussell reveal a sharp rise in the need for winter food parcels...
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08 Dec 2025
Adequacy Of Funding To Support Homeless People
MPs met in Westminster Hall last week to debate whether current funding is adequate to support people experiencing homelessness. Opening the debate, Bob Blackman MP highlighted that homelessness is continuing...
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08 Dec 2025
National Conversation On SEND Reform Begins
The Department for Education has launched a new national engagement campaign to gather views from parents, carers, young people and professionals on the future of the Special Educational Needs and...
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01 Dec 2025
Budget 2025: Rural Impact At A Glance
The Rural Services Network has put together an initial overview of the Government’s 2025 Budget, highlighting the headline measures and the early implications for rural areas across energy, transport, housing,...
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01 Dec 2025
RSN Member Exclusive Seminar Programme 2026 – Bookings Now Open
We’re delighted to launch the RSN Member Exclusive Seminar Programme for 2026, bringing together industry experts, rural practitioners, and sector leaders to explore the major issues shaping rural communities across...
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