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05 Aug 2024
Challenges and Constraints in England’s Housing Supply
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) recently published a working paper on the determinants of local housing supply in England, shedding light on the underlying factors that contribute to regional...
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05 Aug 2024
Highlighting Patient Partnership Week: Enhancing Access to Health and Social Care
The Patients Association’s Patient Partnership Week 2024 is set to commence on Monday, 2nd September. This event offers a series of informative webinars aimed at improving patient engagement and healthcare delivery....
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05 Aug 2024
Addressing the Challenges of Rural Decarbonisation
Rural areas face significant challenges in the quest for net zero, with the lack of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure being a major hurdle. Despite the increase in public EV...
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05 Aug 2024
National Rural Conference Sponsor Spotlight: Lincoln Institute for Rural and Coastal Health
The Rural Services Network (RSN) is excited to present the National Rural Conference 2024, set to take place from 16th to 19th September. This virtual event, accessible via Zoom, serves...
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30 Jul 2024
A Legacy of Service: Honouring David Inman’s Contributions to Rural Advocacy
This week, we are celebrating the work of one of our founding members, David Inman, part of the driving force behind the creation of the Rural Services Network (RSN) along...
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29 Jul 2024
Great British Energy: What Does It Mean for Rural Areas
The government has announced new details regarding Great British Energy (GBE), a publicly-owned company aimed at advancing clean energy deployment and enhancing energy security across the UK. Great British Energy...
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29 Jul 2024
CCN Report shows Educational outcomes for SEND pupils have failed to improve over the last decade
Educational attainment amongst children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has not improved since the introduction of landmark reforms in 2014, despite councils projected to be spending £12bn on...
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29 Jul 2024
A Joined-Up Planning System for Net Zero Success
The UK’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions necessitates an improved onshore planning system for renewable energy and grid infrastructure. A recent interim report, “Insights for the Decarbonised Electricity System: Journeys...
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29 Jul 2024
National Rural Conference 2024: Speaker Spotlight
The Rural Services Network (RSN) is excited to present the National Rural Conference 2024, set to take place from 16th to 19th September. This virtual event, accessible via Zoom, serves...
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29 Jul 2024
Design Codes and the Future of Rural Planning: Insights from the Office for Place
Last week, the Rural Coalition, including Kerry Booth, Chief Executive of the Rural Services Network (RSN), held a meeting where they were joined by Nicholas Boys Smith MBE, Interim Chair...
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