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19 Nov 2024
Pharmacies Vote to Cut Services in Protest Over Funding Shortfalls
Pharmacy owners across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including those in rural areas, have voted overwhelmingly to reduce opening hours and halt home delivery services in response to ongoing funding...
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19 Nov 2024
New Legal Powers to Revitalise High Streets with High Street Rental Auctions
The government has announced new legal powers aimed at revitalising town centre high streets and transforming long-term vacant commercial properties. Set to come into effect on 2 December 2024, the...
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18 Nov 2024
Rural Local Authorities Unite to Demand Fair Funding in Upcoming Local Government Finance Settlement
Fifty-seven local authorities across England have united with the Rural Services Network (RSN) to address the unique financial challenges they face and to advocate for equitable funding in the forthcoming...
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11 Nov 2024
Supporting Equitable Access to Television for Rural Communities
We’re pleased to announce that the Rural Services Network is actively participating in the newly established advisory forum on the future of UK television, led by Media Minister Stephanie Peacock....
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11 Nov 2024
The Forgotten Story of Social Care
In a groundbreaking study released by the County Councils Network (CCN), alarming new insights reveal the significant financial and social pressures facing social care systems dedicated to working-age and lifelong...
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11 Nov 2024
Dispensing Doctors’ Association Lobbies Health Secretary Over GP NI Payments
The Dispensing Doctors’ Association (DDA) Chairman Dr Richard West has written to Health Secretary Wes Streeting over incoming changes to employers’ NI contributions affecting GPs. Following confirmation that GPs will...
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11 Nov 2024
ADASS Autumn Survey 2024: Mounting Financial Pressures on Adult Social Care
The ADASS Autumn Survey 2024, conducted by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, reveals significant challenges in adult social care across England. The survey, with a high response...
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11 Nov 2024
Updated Housing Insights: Trends in Rural Areas (2009-2024)
Our latest analysis highlights the significant role of housing development in sustaining rural communities and enhancing the economic viability of local services. Between 2009 and 2024, Predominantly Rural areas of...
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11 Nov 2024
Harness the Green Potential of Rural Touring
Artists, audiences and venues are all playing their part in sustainable touring ecology. The green credentials of small-scale rural productions are highlighted in a new report part-funded by the National...
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11 Nov 2024
Support With Your Rural Domestic Retrofit Plans
There are now less than two months left before Warm Homes: Local Grant Expressions of Interest must be submitted (deadline of 1 December 2024). Retrofit Support, Information and Expertise (RISE)...
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