Members Notice Board
Latest news and best practice from our broad range of RSN members:
13 Apr 2026
Stronger Partnerships To Support Rural Housing Delivery
Rural Housing Enablers (RHEs) play a key role in bringing forward small-scale affordable housing in rural communities. Acting as independent facilitators, they work with parish councils, landowners, housing associations and...
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07 Apr 2026
Questions Raised Over Reach of ‘Pride in Place’ Scheme
Plunkett UK and local campaigners in Cornwall called on the government to provide even stronger support for rural communities during a recent event at The Eden Project.
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07 Apr 2026
Pub is the Hub Support Helps Community Venue Grow
A Llandwrog pub is enhancing its support for local residents by expanding its community facilities to support social connection and accessibility.
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30 Mar 2026
Touring Promoters Research Survey
The National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF) and the University of Warwick, with support from Arts Council England, are carrying out a national research project exploring the wellbeing and economic impacts...
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23 Mar 2026
Deliver Emergency Heating Oil Support With Evouchers
Following the recent Government announcement of support for vulnerable heating oil households, Evouchers have acted fast to bring local authoritries a heating oil prepaid card. If your local authority has...
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16 Mar 2026
Village Halls Bring Culture And Connection To Rural Communities
A packed village hall in rural Cumbria is offering a vivid reminder of the vital role these community spaces play across the countryside. As Village Halls Week (16–22 March), organised...
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09 Mar 2026
Post Office Plans Still Miss Rural Realities, Says Plunkett UK
Plunkett UK has responded to the Government’s recent announcement on the future of the Post Office, acknowledging several positive commitments – but warning that the framework still lacks a full...
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09 Mar 2026
Village Halls Week to Launch in Rural Lancashire
A week-long celebration of the country’s more than 10,000 village halls will officially launch during a special opening event in rural Lancashire next week. Village Halls Week, which runs between...
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09 Mar 2026
Community Funds To Help Tackle Borough’s Homelessness
Community groups and charities in Ribble Valley can apply for a slice of £50million to help tackle homelessness. The Government has launched two funds to tackle homelessness and reduce long?term rough sleeping...
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09 Mar 2026
Thetford Town Council Receives Prestigious NALC Gold Award
Thetford Town Council has earned the Prestigious National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Quality Gold Award, setting the Benchmark for Excellence in Local Governance. This nationally recognised accreditation confirms that...
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