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03 Jun 2024
Celebrating Volunteers Week: The Unsung Heroes of Rural Communities
Every year, the first week of June marks an extraordinary period where we shine a light on the selfless individuals whose dedication helps to keep the heart of rural communities...
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28 May 2024
Addressing Rural Funding Challenges
The Rural Services Network (RSN) is committed to highlighting the unique challenges faced by rural councils in delivering quality services. Recent parliamentary discussions shed light on the critical issues surrounding...
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08 May 2024
Rural Funding Digest – May 2024
A monthly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current funding opportunities – Download a printable version of the Funding Digest here The...
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03 Apr 2024
Rural Funding Digest – April 2024
A monthly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current funding opportunities – Download a printable version of the Funding Digest here Climate...
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11 Mar 2024
The Essential Lifeline of Libraries in Rural Communities
Last week, coinciding with World Book Day – a global celebration of literature and reading – Rural Services Network Chief Executive, Kerry Booth took part in a Libraries Connected webinar,...
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11 Mar 2024
Village Halls: Celebrating the Heartbeat of Rural Communities
The Chancellor’s announcement of £5 million towards the Platinum Jubilee Village Hall Fund for England is a significant win for rural communities. This timely injection of funds arrives as we...
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11 Mar 2024
Empowering Local Culture: LGA Insights & 2024 Budget Impact
The recent announcement outlined in the Spring Budget and the Local Government Association’s (LGA) new series of think pieces, offer a promising horizon not just for urban centres but also...
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05 Mar 2024
Rural Funding Digest – March 2024
A monthly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current funding opportunities – Download a printable version of the Funding Digest here Cultural...
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04 Mar 2024
Local Government Partners Launch National Alliance for Cultural Services
A fresh approach is needed to sustain culture services in the future, a new partnership of organisations representing local government said last week, as they launched a new National Alliance...
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12 Feb 2024
£64B Council Funding Sparks Rural Debate: Highlighting the Call for Fair Funding
The recent announcement by the Government of a £64 billion funding package for local councils has ignited a widespread discussion, with a particular focus on its repercussions for rural areas....
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