funding
10 Feb 2026
RSN Initial Response: Final Local Government Finance Settlement Published
The Government has yesterday (9th February) published the Final Settlement for Local Government Finance ahead of the debate tomorrow in Parliament. You can find out more about the final settlement...
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03 Feb 2026
Rural Funding Digest – February 2026
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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27 Jan 2026
Five Questions To Ask Your MP Ahead Of The Local Government Settlement
With decisions on the local government finance settlement expected next week, now is a crucial moment for rural communities to make their voices heard. MPs play a key role in...
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06 Jan 2026
Rural Funding Digest – January 2026
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 Small...
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05 Jan 2026
Government Responds To RSN On Fair Funding Concerns
The Rural Services Network (RSN) has received a formal response from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government following its letter raising concerns about the impact of Fair Funding...
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08 Dec 2025
£3bn Funding Settlement Unveiled For Local Bus Services
The government has announced a £3 billion funding package to support bus services and infrastructure across England, aiming to deliver more frequent, reliable and affordable services for passengers. The announcement...
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02 Dec 2025
Rural Funding Digest – December 2025
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 Social...
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18 Nov 2025
LGA Warns Of £3bn Temporary Accommodation Funding Black Hole
New analysis from the Local Government Association (LGA) reveals that councils in England are facing a cumulative £3 billion shortfall in temporary accommodation funding between 2017/18 and 2029/30, a gap...
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17 Nov 2025
Cash For Sports, Arts, Culture And Community Wellbeing
A RAFT of funding is available to boost sports, arts, culture and community wellbeing in Ribble Valley. But be quick off the mark, because the finishing line for applications to...
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05 Nov 2025
Rural Funding Digest – November 2025
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 Awards...
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