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07 Apr 2025

Combating Energy Inefficiency and Fuel Poverty in North Yorkshire’s Rural Homes

85% of North Yorkshire is classified as a super sparse rural area, encompassing two National Parks. Many properties in these remote locations consist of older…

07 Apr 2025

Resident Engagement And Retrofit Projects – RISE Support To Boost Your Engagement Activity

When a local authority or social housing provider is planning any form of improvements to their housing stock, engagement with their residents is always a…

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07 Apr 2025

Spotlight on Rural Housing – April 2025

A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network and produced in partnership with the Rural Housing Alliance, highlighting a selection of…

04 Apr 2025

Review of the Fuel Poverty Strategy

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Closed 4 April 2025 Review of the Fuel Poverty Strategy The consultation sought views on an updated policy…

31 Mar 2025

Addressing the Unique Challenge of Fuel Poverty in Rural Areas

In the latest fuel poverty update from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, a concerning pattern emerges in England’s rural communities. These areas…

31 Mar 2025

An Update on the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF)

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recently announced an important update regarding the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF). This fund, a…

31 Mar 2025

Rural Communities in Focus: Insights, Inspiration, and What’s Next

Last week, we were proud to host another of our exclusive member-only seminars—this time focusing on the heartbeat of our work: rural communities. This engaging…

31 Mar 2025

LGA Survey Highlights Funding Challenges for Local Councils

The Local Government Association (LGA) has released findings from its recent survey indicating significant budgeting challenges for councils in England as they prepare for the…

31 Mar 2025

Future Flight Technologies

We are thrilled to share that Kerry Booth, the Chief Executive of the Rural Services Network (RSN), was recently featured on the University of Birmingham’s…

31 Mar 2025

Addressing the Hidden Crisis: Housing Instability and Its Impact on Rural Children’s Education

Every child should have a loving, secure home, but when it comes to housing, children get a raw deal.’ A recent report by the Children’s…