Members Notice Board
Latest news and best practice from our broad range of RSN members:
02 Sep 2024
Findings On How Language Can Influence The Case For Rural Investment To Be Presented Nationally
The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) will present findings on how language can help or hinder the case for rural investment at the Rural Services Network’s (RSN) National...
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27 Aug 2024
Unlocking The Economic Potential of Rural Areas
A set of recommendations to modify geographically-targeted initiatives such as Enterprise Zones and Investment Zones to better unlock the economic potential of rural businesses has been produced from research commissioned...
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27 Aug 2024
Farmers Collaborate at First-Ever ‘Shed Talk’ Event, Supported by NFU
In an exciting new initiative aimed at fostering collaboration within the agricultural sector, over 80 farmers gathered for the inaugural “Shed Talk” event. Supported by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU),...
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27 Aug 2024
Supporting Farming Communities in North Yorkshire
Healthwatch North Yorkshire is seeking to understand the barriers that prevent the farming community in North Yorkshire from accessing health services. By gathering insights through an online survey, the initiative...
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19 Aug 2024
Call to Action: UK Farm Assurance Review Seeks Farmer Input for Future of Agriculture
Farmers across the UK are being urged to participate in the ongoing UK Farm Assurance Review. This crucial review, jointly initiated by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and the Agriculture...
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19 Aug 2024
Crisis And Community Heartbeat Trust Announce Partnership To Provide Defibrillators At Homelessness Centres
National homelessness charity Crisis has partnered with Rural Services Partnership Member, Community Heartbeat Trust (CHT), one of the UK’s leading resuscitation charities, to provide Crisis’ Skylight centres with defibrillators. The...
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19 Aug 2024
Connected Reality: Why UK Planning Laws Must Evolve to Meet Growing Mobile Infrastructure Needs
This week, Mobile UK the trade association that represents the four mobile network operators has launched its latest industry report ‘How Connected Are You?. The report explores public perceptions of...
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19 Aug 2024
Do you know a local councillor whose work deserves to be recognised nationally?
Nominations are now open for the 15th annual Cllr Awards – the only national awards ceremony that celebrates the work of councillors across England and Wales. The deadline for all...
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19 Aug 2024
Mapping England Report Launch
The Community Transport Association (CTA) has been conducting research with operators in England to produce the first England State of the Sector research since 2014. On 11th September, the CTA...
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12 Aug 2024
Priority Support for Vulnerable Individuals
If you know someone with health, communication, or safety needs, they may be eligible for free extra support from utility companies. This support includes priority assistance during planned or emergency...
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