ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England)
03 Nov 2026
Budget Promises Growth In Every Postcode, But Will It Reach Rural Communities?
The Budget offers opportunities for rural homes, businesses and services. The next test is whether funding and delivery reflect the realities of rural life. The Government’s promise of “good growth...
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28 Oct 2026
Initial Response To Budget Energy And Cost Of Living Support Announced
A joint statement from the Rural Services Network (RSN) and Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE). We welcome the £100 household energy payment and recognise the help it will...
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27 Oct 2026
Off-Grid Heating Costs: Help Us Share The Impact
Are rising heating oil or LPG costs affecting you, someone you support or the communities you work with? The Rural Services Network is looking for personal stories that show how...
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27 Oct 2026
PM Urged To Act As Rural Charities Call For Urgent Support For Heating Oil Users
Targeted financial support for off-grid homes is urgently needed as hundreds of thousands of families face price rises of over 75 per cent for heating oil as they prepare for...
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05 Oct 2026
Rural Households Face 74% Heating Oil Rise As Winter Approaches
Rural households that rely on heating oil are facing sharply higher costs as winter approaches. New analysis from Action with Communities in Rural England show that heating oil prices increased...
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05 Oct 2026
How Rural Councils Are Preparing For Flooding
From volunteer flood watchers to groundwater alerts, a new collection of case studies shows how parish and town councils are helping rural communities prepare for flooding. Published by the National...
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02 Sep 2026
Rising Energy Costs Deepen Rural Cost-of-Living Pressures
Households are facing renewed pressure on their finances this autumn, as energy bills rise and record levels of debt show that many people are already struggling to keep up. Ofgem...
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26 May 2026
ACRE Event Highlights Vital Support For England’s Village Halls
Village hall advisers from across England came together earlier this month for the 2026 Village Hall Advisers Event, hosted by Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) in Staffordshire. Held...
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30 Apr 2026
Community Futures: Lancashire Village Halls Together
Community Futures Lancashire recently marked an important milestone with the successful launch of Village Halls Week. Delivered in partnership with ACRE and sponsored by Hallmaster and Utility Aid, the event...
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21 Apr 2026
New Online Hub Launched to Support Rural Flood Resilience
New Online Hub Launched to Support Rural Flood Resilience
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