Members Notice Board
Latest news and best practice from our broad range of RSN members:
08 Jul 2024
Toolkit Supports Rural Businesses to Recruit and Retain Staff
A toolkit has been produced to help businesses and organisations in rural areas recruit and retain staff and become employers of choice. Developed from research in the Derbyshire Peak District...
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01 Jul 2024
Addressing the Rural Policing Deficit: Insights from the CLA Report
The Rural Services Network highlights critical findings from the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) regarding the state of rural policing in England and Wales. Based on Freedom of Information...
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25 Jun 2024
SMEB is committed to supporting small business in rural locations
SMEB is committed to supporting small business in rural locations offering essential cash deposit services and access to cash. SMEB is committed to supporting small business in rural locations offering...
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24 Jun 2024
Community Catalysts Revolutionise Care Through the Care Act
Community Catalysts, led by Pip Cannons and Helen Allen, are revolutionising health and social care in hard-to-reach areas through community micro-enterprises. This groundbreaking initiative, highlighted by The Local Government Association,...
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24 Jun 2024
Age UK Report Highlights Health and Care Challenges for Over 50’s
A recent report by Age UK, It’s a Struggle to be Seen, sheds light on the difficulties faced by those aged over 50 in accessing health and social care services....
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17 Jun 2024
Joint Appeal to Protect Rural Postal Services
ACRE, Plunkett UK, and the Rural Services Network (RSN) have jointly signed an open letter addressing significant concerns regarding Royal Mail. The letter is directed to the Secretary of State...
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17 Jun 2024
UK landlines are going digital by 2027
Landlines in the UK are going digital, and by 2027 most calls will be made over a broadband line. This is part of an industry-wide change to retire the old...
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10 Jun 2024
ACRE Reopens Grant Applications for Village Hall Improvements
ACRE is pleased to confirm that village hall management committees can apply once again for larger grants to improve their buildings The fund, which was originally announced to mark the Late...
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10 Jun 2024
Next Government Urged to Prioritise Community Transport to Cut Local NHS Waiting lists
The Rural Services Network is backing the Community Transport Association’s call for the next UK government to utilise community solutions in a hard-hitting manifesto on the state of accessible transport...
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03 Jun 2024
NALC Opens Nominations for Its Star Council Awards 2024
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has opened nominations for its Star Council Awards 2024 to celebrate the achievements of the local (parish and town) council sector. The Star...
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