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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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The Government has published a new working paper and accompanying press release addressing proposals for community benefits and shared ownership relating to low carbon energy infrastructure. These documents are now live and open for consultation. ...
The Government has announced a new round of funding to improve energy efficiency across public sector buildings, aiming to reduce energy costs and cut carbon emissions. Through the latest phase of the Public Sector Decarbonisation...
In a move towards enhancing the UK's energy landscape, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero , along with energy ministers from Scotland and Wales, announced the commissioning of the National Energy System Operator (NESO) to...
The government has announced new details regarding Great British Energy (GBE) , a publicly-owned company aimed at advancing clean energy deployment and enhancing energy security across the UK. Great British Energy has been established with a...
The Spring Budget , presented last week by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, has sparked interest and concern among rural communities and their advocates. The Rural Services Network (RSN) has identified areas of potential benefit for rural areas while also noting...
The Government has announced that around a million homes will be made warmer and hundreds of business supported, as £6bn is allocated to cut energy use and bills. The funding was announced at the Autumn Statement and has been...
DCMS have launched a £25m energy efficiency scheme for voluntary and community sector organisations. More information via DCMS below: The £25.5m VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme is now open to help voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in England...
The National Infrastructure Commission has released its Second Assessment on the state of the UK’s roads, railways and energy networks. The report says that “the good news is that modern, reliable infrastructure can support economic growth, help tackle climate...
New research commissioned by Citizens Advice's shows that geography and the existing network plays in a bit part in determining the best approach to future energy supplies. The Heating homes in different regions of Great Britain report...
The Government has made crucial last-minute amends to its much-lauded Energy Bill. There has been growing concern from rural MPs over recent months that the Bill unfairly discriminates against rural communities, especially with regards to what has been labelled as...
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Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural areas is more expensive.
Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
Rural residents face distinct healthcare challenges, including limited access to transport, longer distances to medical facilities, an aging demographic, housing inadequacies, digital connectivity gaps, and difficulties recruiting health and care workers.
Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, a lack of affordable housing, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
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