Members Notice Board
Latest news and best practice from our broad range of RSN members:
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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09 Dec 2024
Experience the Magic of Rural Touring This Winter
Communities across the UK come alive this winter as professional theatre, dance, music, comedy, and storytelling envelop village halls and community spaces. The National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF) believes village...
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09 Dec 2024
Three new trustees elected to ACRE’s board
Election of Caroline Cotterell, Sharon Davis and Andrea Graham comes as the rural communities’ charity reviews its strategy At a busy Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 27 November, three...
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09 Dec 2024
Retrofitting historic and heritage homes – how conservation and retrofit goals can align
Carrying out retrofit measures on historic or heritage properties can be a more complicated process than on newer homes. But the benefits can be substantial. Sophie Norton, Sustainability Consultant at...
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02 Dec 2024
Rural Services Network Seminar Recap: A Focus on Rural Health and Care
The Rural Services Network (RSN) proudly hosted its final seminar of the year last week, focusing on the crucial topic of Rural Health and Care. This online event brought together...
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02 Dec 2024
Village Halls Week – Save the Date!
Village hall groups across the UK are being encouraged to put 17-23 March 2025 in their diaries by Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE). The charity hopes to use...
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02 Dec 2024
South West Mobility Strategy Launches Innovative Pilot Programme to Boost Sustainability and Connectivity
Through the development of the South West Mobility Strategy and our engagement with communities, Peninsula Transport has identified a case for a sweep of rural mobility pilots to be developed...
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