Members Notice Board
Latest news and best practice from our broad range of RSN members:
13 Feb 2023
Potential ‘transport deserts’ if bus services cut in rural Cumbria
The News and Star reports that the Confederation of Passenger Transport has warned that as many as 15 per cent of bus services could be cut across the UK, including...
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13 Feb 2023
Housing association launches charitable fund
Community groups supporting people across Eden will benefit from a new grant making fund The new Eden Rural Community Fund, administered by Cumbria Community Foundation, was set up by Eden...
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06 Feb 2023
The challenges and opportunities for community businesses in 2023
The views of Plunkett’s members, partners and other sector representatives. 2023 is the first year where Plunkett’s new 5 year strategy has been embedded in our business plan and will feature across...
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02 Feb 2023
Rural theatre project INN CROWD
Arts project INN CROWD, www.inncrowd.org.uk, who bring high quality live shows to rural pubs and other licensed venues, has become a member of the Rural Services Network. The national project,...
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02 Feb 2023
Bringing connectivity to Britain’s most rural communities
Independent internet provider Airband has brought access to ultrafast broadband to over 220,000 premises since its conception through wireless and fibre broadband solutions. Airband aims to offer high speed fixed...
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02 Feb 2023
Digital Voice: Meeting the needs of our customers
Earlier this year, we paused the rollout of Digital Voice: BT’s new home phone service whereby calls are made over our broadband network, rather than the analogue network which has existed for...
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02 Feb 2023
The unintended consequences of urban-centric health politics
Policy announcements by NHS England aim to improve patients’ access to NHS healthcare services. However, the following are just a few examples of how well-intentioned policy can have unforeseen side...
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02 Feb 2023
HAY, Lincolnshire, how do you really feel?
Local mental health services for all in rural Lincs. The dark winter months are known to be some of the toughest for people struggling with mental health issues. Living in...
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02 Feb 2023
The Crisis Continues
As the impact of the cost of living crisis continues to hit households, we are seeing a huge demand for our service across Hull and East Riding. Clients are contacting...
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02 Feb 2023
A lifeline for Lincolnshire’s farming and rural folk, getting you back on track together
For over 20 years LRSN (Lincolnshire Rural Support Network) have provided pastoral and practical help to Lincolnshire’s farming and rural families. We are Lincolnshire’s Listening ear – we understand and...
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