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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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Matthew Linley has been appointed chair of National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF). He has vast experience across theatre and performing arts stretching almost three decades. National Rural Touring Forum is the umbrella membership organisation for the...
Plunkett UK has made two key appointments to bolster its work supporting rural community-owned businesses. David Lydiat has joined as Head of External Affairs, a newly created role bringing together policy, communications and membership. With a background in...
The Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse is open for applications — but not for much longer! Local businesses and community groups can apply for capital grants of...
Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) is pleased that further grant funding is being made available by government to help restore and modernise rural community buildings across England. Village halls across England are now able...
The Patients Association is excited to announce the launch of Patient Partnership Week 2025. This week-long programme of free online events will explore how genuine partnership with patients can create a fairer, more responsive and more effective health and care...
George Webb, CEO of Liquid Gas UK , the trade association for the LPG and renewable liquid gases industry, has responded to the Energy Security and Net Zero (ESNZ) Committee’s ‘ Retrofitting Homes for Net Zero ’ report. The...
A project call for rural areas of West Norfolk is opening again, inviting expressions of interest for grants to support projects that create new and improved community infrastructure, providing essential community services and assets for local people in...
The latest Broadcast 2040+ newsletter highlights significant progress in the ongoing campaign to protect the future of free-to-air terrestrial TV and radio services—essential sources of trusted news, information, and entertainment for rural communities across the UK. Following...
A Peak District National Park Authority officer has received an award for dedication to improving people’s accessible enjoyment of the region in the inaugural presentation of a new accolade for excellence in England’s National Parks. Sue Smith,...
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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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