Members Notice Board
Latest news and best practice from our broad range of RSN members:
24 Jul 2025
Community Energy – Putting the power back in your hands
Northern Powergrid is committed to support the growth of community energy in its region, coming at a time when the UK Government has set out how it plans to deliver...
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21 Jul 2025
New ACS Report Reveals Public Priorities for Local Services
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has published its Community Barometer 2025, providing fresh insight into which local services voters value most and want to see more of in their...
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14 Jul 2025
The Case for Affordable Rural Housing
A major new research report was launched on Monday 7 July to mark the start of Rural Housing Week, setting out practical solutions to address the chronic shortage of affordable...
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14 Jul 2025
Right to Buy Reform Could Save Rural Pubs and Shops
A community’s right to buy a local asset or business was announced in Parliament last week and welcomed by rural community business charity Plunkett UK. As part of the English...
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14 Jul 2025
Exploring the Impact of Devolution on Affordable Rural Housing
The delivery of affordable housing remains one of the most pressing challenges facing rural communities. In many parts of England, rural house prices continue to rise faster than wages, outpacing...
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14 Jul 2025
BT’s National Telecare Campaign Supports Transition to Digital Voice
BT’s National Telecare Campaign is supporting vulnerable and telecare-reliant customers through the nationwide transition from analogue landlines to Digital Voice. The campaign helps identify users who may need additional support,...
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14 Jul 2025
RSN Hosts Rural Housing Week Member Seminar
As part of Rural Housing Week 2025, the Rural Services Network was pleased to host a member-exclusive seminar on Rural Affordable Housing on Wednesday 9 July. The session brought together...
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14 Jul 2025
New Chair for National Rural Touring Forum
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...
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07 Jul 2025
Rural Housing Week 2025
This week is Rural Housing Week 2025, an annual campaign led by the National Housing Federation to spotlight the vital role affordable housing plays in keeping rural communities vibrant, inclusive...
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07 Jul 2025
Youth Work Gives Young People A Voice
Young Somerset has published its latest Impact Report, offering a powerful insight into the breadth of support provided to children, young people and families across the county. Originally founded as...
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