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30 Sep 2025
Government Announces New “Pride In Place” Programme
The Government has announced a new Pride in Place programme, which will hand local communities new powers and funding to revitalise high streets, public spaces,…
30 Sep 2025
Local Evidence Highlights Hidden Child Poverty
A new report from Citizens Advice Stroud & Cotswold Districts has exposed the extent of child poverty in areas often perceived as affluent. Child Poverty:…
30 Sep 2025
Consultation Closing Soon: The Future of the Post Office
The Department for Business and Trade, together with the Post Office, has launched a public consultation seeking views on the future of the Post Office…
22 Sep 2025
Have Your Say: Delivering for All Survey
The Rural Services Network’s Delivering for All survey is now live – and we want to hear from you. If you live in a village,…
22 Sep 2025
Kerry Booth: Why Fair Funding Matters for Rural Councils
Kerry Booth, Chief Executive of the Rural Services Network, was recently invited to contribute a blog reflecting on the funding challenges faced by rural councils.…
22 Sep 2025
Four Days, Hundreds Of Voices, Championing Rural Futures
This year’s National Rural Conference has drawn to a close after four days of debate, discussion and learning focused on the future of rural communities.…
22 Sep 2025
Parliament Debates the Crisis in SEND Support
MPs from across the House last week debated the urgent need for reform to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system, following a petition…
19 Sep 2025
GOV.UK One Login: Bridging the Digital Divide for Rural Communities
In rural areas across England, accessing essential government services can often be a significant hurdle. Long travel times, limited public transport options, and inconsistent broadband…
19 Sep 2025
Pubs Deliver £8 of Social Value for Every £1 Invested
British pubs and publicans have been at the heart of their local areas for centuries, meeting social needs and connecting communities, but new research has…
19 Sep 2025
A Million Young People On The Sidelines
Nearly one million young people in the UK are currently NEET – not in education, employment or training. Too often, they are treated as a…
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