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08 Sep 2025
Rural Net Zero: Community Action, Energy Innovation, and Local Futures
Wednesday 17 September 2025 | 10:00 – 12:00 Part of the National Rural Conference 2025 Bookings now open for RSN members: View the full programme Reaching Net Zero is one...
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08 Sep 2025
Have Your Say On Future Of Local Government In Lancashire
Residents, businesses and community groups in Ribble Valley are invited to have their say on the future of local government in Lancashire. Ribble Valley Borough Council could be abolished by...
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01 Sep 2025
Affordable Housing and Rural Transport Challenges in Lancashire
BBC North West recently reported on the difficulties faced by people living and working in the village of Silverdale, Lancashire. The coverage highlighted two issues familiar across many rural areas:...
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01 Sep 2025
Rural Economy & Regeneration – Driving Growth And Opportunity
Monday 15 September 2025 | 13:30 – 15:30 Part of the National Rural Conference 2025 Bookings now open for RSN members: View the full programme A thriving rural economy underpins...
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01 Sep 2025
Government Expands Childcare and Holiday Support for Families
The Government has announced a major expansion of childcare support, set to save working parents up to £7,500 per year. From September, families with children aged 9 months up to...
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01 Sep 2025
New Study Exposes Experiences of Racism in Rural England
A study into racism in rural England has found many minority ethnic individuals and families feel the countryside is an unwelcoming and unsafe place to visit. The research, conducted by...
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01 Sep 2025
Persistent ‘Dental Deserts’ Risk Leaving Rural Communities Behind
New analysis from the Local Government Association (LGA) highlights a continuing crisis in NHS dental provision, with so-called ‘dental deserts’ leaving many communities – particularly rural and deprived areas –...
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01 Sep 2025
RSN Joins Call To End Permitted Development Rules Costing 28,000 Affordable Homes
Campaigners from local government, housing providers, and homelessness charities have signed an open letter calling on Government to scrap permitted development rights (PDR) that have cost thousands of affordable homes....
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01 Sep 2025
Reminder: National Emergency Alert Test This Weekend
People across the UK will receive a test Emergency Alert on their mobile phones at around 3pm this Sunday, 7 September 2025. The system, which has been in place since...
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01 Sep 2025
Cornwall And Isles Of Scilly Launch Marine Nature Recovery Framework Consultation
The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Marine Nature Recovery Framework (MNRF) is now open for public consultation. The Framework sets out a shared vision for restoring and protecting marine and...
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