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09 Dec 2024

Retrofitting historic and heritage homes – how conservation and retrofit goals can align

Carrying out retrofit measures on historic or heritage properties can be a more complicated process than on newer homes. But the benefits can be substantial.…

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09 Dec 2024

Rural Economy Spotlight – December 2024

A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Modern…

02 Dec 2024

Modern Industrial Strategy Response

The Government has been consulting on the Modern Industrial Strategy, Invest 2035, with growth of the economy as the number one mission of the Labour…

02 Dec 2024

Investing in Preventative Support: A Rural Perspective on the LGA’s Latest Findings

The Local Government Association (LGA) has unveiled a compelling report highlighting the substantial benefits of investing in preventative support within social care. The findings indicate…

02 Dec 2024

Local Government Funding Reforms Announced

Last week the Government published the policy statement for Local Government Finance 2025-2026.  This included outline details of the headline allocations through the Provisional Settlement…

02 Dec 2024

Rural Services Network Seminar Recap: A Focus on Rural Health and Care

The Rural Services Network (RSN) proudly hosted its final seminar of the year last week, focusing on the crucial topic of Rural Health and Care.…

02 Dec 2024

Unpacking the NHS Dental Recovery Plan with a Rural Perspective

The National Audit Office (NAO) has released an investigation into the NHS Dental Recovery Plan, pinpointing major challenges and progress in enhancing dental services in…

02 Dec 2024

New £3 Billion Housing Support Package Aims to Unlock Thousands of New Homes

The government has announced a £3 billion housing support package aimed at unlocking more homes and driving growth within the UK housing sector. This package…

02 Dec 2024

Village Halls Week – Save the Date!

Village hall groups across the UK are being encouraged to put 17-23 March 2025 in their diaries by Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE).…

02 Dec 2024

South West Mobility Strategy Launches Innovative Pilot Programme to Boost Sustainability and Connectivity

Through the development of the South West Mobility Strategy and our engagement with communities, Peninsula Transport has identified a case for a sweep of rural…