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21 Oct 2024

Opportunities For North East Rural Economy Spotlighted

The opportunities presented by regional devolution and the Government’s emerging programme of work to further recognise and unlock the potential in the North East rural economy were spotlighted at an...

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21 Oct 2024

Infrastructure Taskforce Launch: Balancing Growth and Rural Potential

The launch of the British Infrastructure Taskforce by Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP last week, signals a promising shift in the UK’s approach to infrastructure investment. With an emphasis on collaboration...

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21 Oct 2024

Navigating Rural Challenges: Insights from Monday’s Planning Seminar

Yesterday the RSN hosted a Rural Planning Seminar. With over 70 members from across the RSN and Rural Services Partnership (RSP) membership attending, the event emphasised the collective dedication to...

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15 Oct 2024

Government Announcements at the International Investment Summit: What They Could Mean for Rural Communities

The International Investment Summit, held yesterday, brought forward a series of significant government announcements that signal a new direction for the UK economy. The Prime Minister’s speech emphasised the central...

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14 Oct 2024

Community Transport Week 2024: Spearheading a Movement for Modernisation and Growth

As we usher in the second annual Community Transport Week, spearheaded by RSN Member organisation, the Community Transport Association (CTA), it’s an opportune time to reflect on the significant strides...

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14 Oct 2024

Half A Billion-Pound Investment In Electric Buses Secured Ahead Of International Investment Summit

The Department for Transport has announced that communities across the country will benefit from brand new, state-of-the-art green buses. Up to 500 UK manufacturing jobs are set to be supported as bus...

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14 Oct 2024

Addressing Challenges and Enhancing Support for Rural Communities

A report from the House of Lords Library, titled “Rural Communities: Issues and Support,” sheds light on various challenges these communities face and the supportive measures needed to address them....

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14 Oct 2024

Coastal and Rural Areas in England Show Lower Resilience, Study Reveals

A recent study has highlighted significant regional disparities in resilience across England, with coastal and rural areas, particularly in the North, showing lower capabilities to withstand and recover from adverse...

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14 Oct 2024

Public Urged To Prepare For Floods After Wettest 18 Months On Record

The Environment Agency is urging the public to ensure they are prepared for a flood as the nation marks the annual ‘Flood Action Week’, which this year runs from 14-20...

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07 Oct 2024

Pharmacy Closures in Rural Areas: A Growing Healthcare Challenge

A recent report from RSN Member, Healthwatch England has highlighted the growing crisis in community pharmacies across England, which disproportionately affects rural areas. Between January and December 2023, 436 pharmacies...

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