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15 Jul 2024
Centre of Excellence Launched to Transform Health and Care of Older Residents
The Rural Services Network is pleased to highlight a groundbreaking development in the healthcare landscape of Humber and North Yorkshire. The local NHS has announced the launch of a Centre...
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15 Jul 2024
Government Announces First Steps to Reform Water Sector
Last week, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, announced a series of measures aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis in the water sector. As Ofwat...
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15 Jul 2024
RSN Chief Executive, Kerry Booth Discusses Fair Funding on BBC Farming Today
We are pleased to share that this week, our Chief Executive, Kerry Booth spoke with Anna Hill on BBC’s Farming Today programme. In her segment, Kerry addressed the crucial topic...
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08 Jul 2024
Rural Services Network Welcomes New Government and Prime Minister
As the Rural Services Network (RSN), the national advocate for rural services and communities, we extend our congratulations to the new government and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. We eagerly...
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08 Jul 2024
Pioneering Guide Champions Beautiful and Affordable Rural Housing
English Rural Housing Association, in collaboration with a panel of rural experts and advocates, has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming the perception of affordable rural housing. The publication,...
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08 Jul 2024
District Councils Offer to the Next Government
The latest prospectus unveiled by the District Councils’ Network (DCN) outlines how district councils can collaborate effectively with the next Government. The document, titled “Closer to Communities: The district council...
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08 Jul 2024
Toolkit Supports Rural Businesses to Recruit and Retain Staff
A toolkit has been produced to help businesses and organisations in rural areas recruit and retain staff and become employers of choice. Developed from research in the Derbyshire Peak District...
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08 Jul 2024
LGA Announces New Chair Following General Election Result
In the wake of the recent General Election, significant changes have been announced within the Local Government Association (LGA). Cllr Shaun Davies has officially stepped down from his position as...
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01 Jul 2024
NextGov: Key Asks from Rural Councils for the Next Government
In the lead-up to this week’s General Election, the future direction of rural policy is a topic of critical importance. Recently, our Chief Executive, Kerry Booth, contributed an insightful article...
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01 Jul 2024
Celebrating One Year of the Rural Homelessness Counts Coalition
As we reach the one-year anniversary of the Rural Homelessness Counts Coalition during Rural Housing Week, we want to reaffirm our collective dedication to ending rural homelessness. As a member...
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