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01 Dec 2025

New Toolkit Empowers Rural Communities To Take Climate Action

Are you interested in tackling the climate crisis and wondering how you can take meaningful action with your local community? Last week saw the launch…

01 Dec 2025

Government Consultation: Alternative Clean Heating Solutions

The Government has launched a major consultation on Exploring the Role of Alternative Clean Heating Solutions.  The consultation is seeking evidence on low-carbon options for…

01 Dec 2025

Institute Of Economic Development Unveils 2025 Award Winners

The Institute of Economic Development (iED) has revealed the winners of its Annual Awards 2025 at a celebratory ceremony in Manchester. More than 150 delegates…

26 Nov 2025

RSN Publishes Rural Impact Assessment Of Budget 2025

The Rural Services Network put together an initial assessment of the Government’s 2025 Budget, reviewing the likely implications for rural communities across energy, transport, housing,…

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26 Nov 2025

Rural Lens Review: Social and Affordable Homes Programme

The Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) published by the Government on 7 November 2025 is a new 10-year capital grant programme for England (outside…

25 Nov 2025

RSN Sends Open Letter Calling for Fairer Funding for Rural Communities

Kerry Booth, Chief Executive of The Rural Services Network has written to the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness, Alison McGovern MP, to…

24 Nov 2025

Budget Countdown: Will Rural England Be Seen and Heard?

With the Autumn Budget announcement set for tomorrow, speculation has dominated political coverage in recent weeks. From tax changes to energy support, much of the…

24 Nov 2025

Rural Taskforce Work Progresses as DEFRA Sets Out Growth Plan

Defra Secretary of State Emma Reynolds used her speech at the Country Land & Business Association (CLA) Rural Business Conference last week to set out…

24 Nov 2025

RTPI Calls for Rural Focus in English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has published an amendment briefing calling for the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill to explicitly recognise and address…

24 Nov 2025

Overcoming The Challenges Of Retrofit Installation In Rural Areas

To announce the release of a series of in-depth resources, designed to support retrofit suppliers as they prepare for delivery across rural and remote areas,…