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08 Dec 2025
NALC Announces Star Council Awards 2025/26 Finalists
The finalists for the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Star Council Awards 2025/26 have now been announced following a rigorous assessment process and a…
08 Dec 2025
£3bn Funding Settlement Unveiled For Local Bus Services
The government has announced a £3 billion funding package to support bus services and infrastructure across England, aiming to deliver more frequent, reliable and affordable…
08 Dec 2025
Food Banks Brace For Winter Surge
Tens of thousands of pensioners and children will be forced through their doors this Christmas. New figures from Trussell reveal a sharp rise in the…
08 Dec 2025
Adequacy Of Funding To Support Homeless People
MPs met in Westminster Hall last week to debate whether current funding is adequate to support people experiencing homelessness. Opening the debate, Bob Blackman MP…
08 Dec 2025
National Conversation On SEND Reform Begins
The Department for Education has launched a new national engagement campaign to gather views from parents, carers, young people and professionals on the future of…
05 Dec 2025
Rural Economy Spotlight – December 2025
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Budget…
01 Dec 2025
Budget 2025: Rural Impact At A Glance
The Rural Services Network has put together an initial overview of the Government’s 2025 Budget, highlighting the headline measures and the early implications for rural…
01 Dec 2025
RSN Member Exclusive Seminar Programme 2026 – Bookings Now Open
We’re delighted to launch the RSN Member Exclusive Seminar Programme for 2026, bringing together industry experts, rural practitioners, and sector leaders to explore the major…
01 Dec 2025
Government Sets Out Next Steps For New Local Plan System
Housing and Planning Minister, Matthew Pennycook has provided an update on the government’s reforms to the local plan-making system in England, confirming key legislative, funding…
01 Dec 2025
New Research Explores The Future Shape Of Local Government In England
A new report from the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU), produced in partnership with Local Partnerships, examines how England’s evolving governance system could operate by…
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