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09 Jun 2025

Rural Transport Seminar Highlights Challenges and Innovation

The Rural Services Network was delighted to host its latest Member Exclusive Live Seminar on Rural Transport, last week. The session brought together expert speakers…

09 Jun 2025

New Government Plan Aims to Improve Urgent and Emergency Care

The Government has announced a new package of reforms and investment aimed at improving urgent and emergency care services in England. The plan, backed by…

09 Jun 2025

Government Announces £7.6m For Local Government Reorganisation Proposals

The Government has published details of Proposal Development Contributions: Area Allocations, setting out funding to support areas submitting proposals for Local Government Reorganisation. £7.6 million…

02 Jun 2025

Sharing Opportunities in Worldwide Dementia Care

Recently, the University of Plymouth hosted the National and International Perspectives of Dementia conference, bringing together global experts and community representatives to highlight innovative projects…

02 Jun 2025

Government Sets Out New Measures for SME Housebuilders

The Government has unveiled new reforms aimed at boosting small and medium-sized (SME) housebuilders in England, with a particular focus on easing planning rules, streamlining…

02 Jun 2025

Uncovering Hidden Homelessness in Rural Areas

Citizens Advice South Hams has been recognised with the Most Impactful Campaign Award at the Citizens Advice Research and Campaigns Conference for its Hidden Homelessness…

02 Jun 2025

Keeping Telecare Alarms Working During the Digital Landline Switchover

The UK’s landline infrastructure is transitioning from analogue to digital, which may impact Telecare alarms used by older and vulnerable residents. This switchover is already…

02 Jun 2025

Local authority funding reform – Resetting the business rates retention system: technical consultation

Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government Closed 2 June 2025 Local authority funding reform – Resetting the business rates retention system: technical consultation This…

27 May 2025

Real Rural Proofing Means Meaningful Change

The Government has published its latest update on rural proofing: The Government’s Approach to Rural Proofing 2025. It sets out examples of how departments have…

27 May 2025

New RISE Report Shows Coastal And Rural Young People Missing Out On University

Higher education opportunities are being increasingly restricted for the poorest young people from rural and coastal communities. The Coast and Country: Access to higher education…