Members Notice Board
Latest news and best practice from our broad range of RSN members:
01 Dec 2025
Bold & Brave Gift And Charity Shops Officially Open
Young Somerset proudly marked the grand opening of its two new Bold & Brave charity gift shops in Taunton and Bridgwater with ribbon-cutting ceremonies that celebrated youth empowerment, creativity, and...
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01 Dec 2025
Institute Of Economic Development Unveils 2025 Award Winners
The Institute of Economic Development (iED) has revealed the winners of its Annual Awards 2025 at a celebratory ceremony in Manchester. More than 150 delegates gathered in the Grand Ballroom...
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24 Nov 2025
Overcoming The Challenges Of Retrofit Installation In Rural Areas
To announce the release of a series of in-depth resources, designed to support retrofit suppliers as they prepare for delivery across rural and remote areas, Gareth Field, Subject Matter Expert,...
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24 Nov 2025
Small Grants Scheme Reopens for Village Halls in England
Village halls in England can once again apply for small grants to support improvements, as the Defra-funded scheme managed by Action with Rural Communities in England (ACRE) has reopened. The...
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24 Nov 2025
New Rural Climathon Toolkit Launches Soon
We’re delighted to share that the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI) will soon be releasing ‘The Rural Climathon Toolkit’, a comprehensive guide to organising your own rural Climathons –...
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24 Nov 2025
Call For Information: Rural Communities & Large Energy Projects
Cllr James Cantwell (Five Villages Ward, Boston Borough Council) is keen to hear from elected members in rural areas who have dealt with multiple or large energy project applications –...
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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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10 Nov 2025
New Charity Shops Empower Somerset’s Youth
Two new charity gift shops are set to open in Taunton and Bridgwater this month, offering more than just handmade gifts; they’re providing young people with life-changing opportunities. Operated by...
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10 Nov 2025
Parliament Hears Rural Community Business Concerns At Report Launch
More than 70 politicians, partners and community business representatives gathered at the Houses of Parliament this week for the launch of Plunkett UK’s flagship research report, Community ownership: A Better...
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10 Nov 2025
How Are Town and Parish Councils Interpreting the Biodiversity Duty?
Winchcombe Town Council is exploring how the Biodiversity Duty, introduced under Section 102 of the Environment Act 2021, is being applied in practice at local level. The strengthened duty requires...
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