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10 Mar 2025
Community Transport Empowering Disabled Children And Young People To Travel
The Community Transport Association (CTA) is delighted to announce it will be leading an exciting new research project, ‘Creating connections: Reimagining inclusive transport for disabled…
10 Mar 2025
An Online Event To Launch The Digital Together Creative Digital Hubs Toolkit
Join this online event on 17 March (1-2:30 pm) to learn about how to develop digital skills and resources in rural communities. The event will…
10 Mar 2025
Rural Economy Spotlight – March 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 Government…
03 Mar 2025
Digital Inclusion Action Plan Announced
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has unveiled a comprehensive Digital Inclusion Action Plan, a landmark initiative aimed at enhancing digital skills and…
03 Mar 2025
The Disappearing Rural Banks: Parliamentary Debates Over a Deepening Challenge
Recent discussions in the House of Commons have brought to light the severe implications of bank closures in rural areas. Led by Simon Hoare, MP…
03 Mar 2025
Rural Connectivity Seminar: Strategic Partnerships and Insights to Bridge the Digital Divide
The RSN hosted our Rural Connectivity Seminar last week, focusing on addressing the significant digital disparities affecting rural communities across the country. This event brought…
03 Mar 2025
NAO Highlights Sustainability Crisis in Local Government Finances
A National Audit Office (NAO) report reveals critical sustainability issues in local government finances, driven by rising demands on essential services and delays in finance…
24 Feb 2025
Local Council Measures Lead to Significant Drop in House Prices in Coastal Community
A recent BBC report detailing the dramatic fall in house prices in Gwynedd following local council interventions offers a critical insight into the real-world impacts…
24 Feb 2025
Urgent Need for Support Among UK’s Unpaid Carers
A recent State of Caring Survey conducted by Carers UK has exposed significant challenges faced by unpaid carers across the UK, revealing a distressing trend…
24 Feb 2025
Critical Alert: Potential Financial Crisis in Councils over SEND Funding
A concerning report from the Local Government Association (LGA) has highlighted a looming financial crisis that could affect over half of the councils responsible for…
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