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07 Jul 2025

Implementing measures to improve Build Out transparency: Technical consultation

Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government Closed 7 July 2025 Implementing measures to improve Build Out transparency​: ​Technical consultation This technical consultation set out…

07 Jul 2025

Planning Reform Working Paper: Speeding Up Build Out

Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government Closed 7 July 2025 Planning Reform Working Paper: Speeding Up Build Out The paper invited views on further…

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07 Jul 2025

Spotlight on Rural Housing – July 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…

01 Jul 2025

Delivering for All: A Roadmap for Rural Prosperity

A new policy framework from the Rural Services Network Every person, in every place, deserves the chance to thrive — including those living in rural,…

01 Jul 2025

Government Sets Out Industrial Vision

The Government has published a new Modern Industrial Strategy setting out its long-term vision for securing economic growth, increasing productivity, and fostering investment across priority…

01 Jul 2025

NAO Report Finds Local Bus Services in Long-Term Decline

The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a critical new report examining the state of local bus services in England, highlighting a long-term decline in…

01 Jul 2025

Bringing Care Closer to Home

Hospice UK has published a significant new report, Bringing Care Closer to Home, which calls for urgent action to address the inequalities faced by people…

01 Jul 2025

RdSAP10: A Must-Read for Retrofit Projects

Understanding the New RdSAP10 – What Rural Housing Providers Need to Know If you are involved in managing housing stock, planning retrofit projects, or working…

01 Jul 2025

The Widening Disparities in Adult Social Care

A new report from the Institute for Government, Adult Social Care Across England, reveals stark and growing inequalities in access to publicly funded adult social…

30 Jun 2025

Plunkett UK Announces Two New Appointments to Strengthen Support for Rural Community Businesses

Plunkett UK has made two key appointments to bolster its work supporting rural community-owned businesses. David Lydiat has joined as Head of External Affairs, a…