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Latest news and best practice from our broad range of RSN members:
14 Jan 2025
Addressing Rural Connectivity: Challenges and Progress
The plight of poor digital connectivity in rural UK remains a significant barrier for over half a million businesses, as detailed in a recent article published by Countryside Alliance. These...
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13 Jan 2025
RISE Launches A Brand New Training Masterclass For 2025; Promoting Biodiversity Net Gain In Housing
Retrofit Information, Support and Expertise – or RISE (the Government backed support service for housing providers looking to carry out retrofit on their properties) has launched a brand new and...
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13 Jan 2025
New Deputy CEO Appointed At Plunkett UK
Harriet English has recently been announced as the new Deputy Chief Executive at Plunkett UK, the national charity that supports rural community businesses. Harriet has worked with Plunkett for 16...
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13 Jan 2025
Economist And Journalist Stephanie Flanders Appointed Patron Of The Institute Of Economic Development
British economist and journalist Stephanie Flanders has been appointed as the new Patron of the Institute of Economic Development (IED). Stephanie, who is Head of Economics and Government at Bloomberg...
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13 Jan 2025
National Park Authority Announces Significant Restructure Under Unprecedented Financial Pressures
The Peak District National Park Authority has confirmed it is beginning consultation with a number of staff over restructure proposals that are being driven by a need to cut costs....
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06 Jan 2025
Former ACRE Executive Director awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours list
Richard Quallington, the former Executive Director of ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England), has been awarded an OBE in the King’s New Year Honours list for services to rural...
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16 Dec 2024
NALC announces finalists for Star Council Awards 2024
NALC is delighted to unveil the prestigious Star Council Awards 2024 finalists, showcasing the best of England’s parish and town councils. This annual celebration of innovation and commitment highlights the transformative...
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16 Dec 2024
Contribution of rural economies is ‘vital ingredient’ to Industrial Strategy
Recognising and nurturing the contribution and potential of rural economies is a ‘vital ingredient’ to a successful Industrial Strategy, according to the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE). NICRE...
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16 Dec 2024
New Appointments To The Institute Of Economic Development Board
Moe Forouzan, Team Manager – Business and Innovation at Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, has been elected to the Board of the Institute of Economic Development (IED), the UK’s leading...
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16 Dec 2024
People Power Leads To Reinstatement Of ‘Lifeline’ Peak District Bridge
A Peak District footbridge river crossing, hailed as a lifeline to locals, walkers and climbers has been rebuilt thanks to a £190,000 fundraising effort. Around 60 individuals from the local...
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