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Bookings are now officially open for the National Rural Conference 2025, which will take place online from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 September.
This is the Rural Services Network’s flagship event of the year, bringing together rural decision-makers, practitioners, and advocates for four days of live, interactive sessions focused on the future of rural communities.
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On the eve of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, the Prime Minister announced £20m of funding for 44 towns in England. The Long-term Plan for Towns will “empower communities across the UK to take back control of their future – taking long term decisions in the interests of local people.” The funding will be spent on issues like reviving high streets, tackling ASB, improving transport and growing the local economy.
However, RSN analysis of the lists shows that once again, rural Market Towns have been overlooked.
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RSN Chief Executive, Kerry Booth, said:
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