Members Notice Board
Latest news and best practice from our broad range of RSN members:
12 Jan 2026
New Website Invites Visitors to Discover South Staffordshire
A brand-new website has launched, shining a light on the wide variety of days out, attractions and eateries on offer in South Staffordshire. Discover South Staffordshire features everything visitors need...
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05 Jan 2026
New Satellite Technology Could Transform Rural Connectivity
The Countryside Alliance recently hosted a parliamentary roundtable on rural digital connectivity, bringing together parliamentarians, policymakers and industry experts to explore how next-generation technology could help close the digital divide...
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05 Jan 2026
Case Study Highlights Digital Consultation Success In The Cotswolds
Cotswold District Council has been featured in a new government case study showcasing how digital tools can improve community engagement in local plan consultations. Published by the Ministry of Housing,...
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05 Jan 2026
Project To Improve Service Access In Rural Areas Picks Up Award
A project supported by the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, which aims to improve access to health services for people in rural areas, has won a national award. Rachel Williams...
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15 Dec 2025
NFSP Postmasters Exceed Evri Scan-Out Target For The First Time
NFSP postmasters have achieved a significant milestone in Period 7, surpassing the Evri scan-out Service Level Agreement (SLA) for the first time since the measure was introduced. The network recorded...
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08 Dec 2025
Will Devolution Deliver For Rural Communities?
New research shows how England’s devolution programme could unlock the delivery of affordable homes in rural communities – if rural priorities are embedded in local strategies and supported by national...
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08 Dec 2025
NALC Announces Star Council Awards 2025/26 Finalists
The finalists for the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Star Council Awards 2025/26 have now been announced following a rigorous assessment process and a record number of nominations from...
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08 Dec 2025
Traditional Signpost Restoration Course Opens For 2026
CPRE Northumberland is running a one-off Traditional Signpost Restoration training course in 2026, led by David Gosling of Signpost Restoration Ltd. The course will take place over three weekends (May,...
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08 Dec 2025
Work Starts On £2.3million Clitheroe Castle Restoration Scheme
Work on the first phase of a £2.3million Clitheroe Castle restoration scheme started last week. Phase One of the scheme will focus on the castle’s 800-year-old stone keep, which dominates...
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01 Dec 2025
New Toolkit Empowers Rural Communities To Take Climate Action
Are you interested in tackling the climate crisis and wondering how you can take meaningful action with your local community? Last week saw the launch of The Rural Climathon Toolkit...
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