Members Notice Board
Latest news and best practice from our broad range of RSN members:
27 Apr 2026
Rural Impact In Focus As Clean Energy Accelerates
The Government has set out an accelerated vision for the UK’s clean energy transition, alongside renewed parliamentary scrutiny of what this shift could mean for rural communities.
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27 Apr 2026
Rural And Coastal Communities Backed In Devolution Bill
The House of Lords has reinstated a key amendment to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, introducing a specific competence on rural affairs for the new Strategic Authorities set...
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27 Apr 2026
Stretching Recruitment Budgets: Support from the Countryside Jobs Service
With budgets under increasing pressure, the Countryside Jobs Service (CJS) is reminding organisations that cost-effective recruitment support is available for those working across the rural and environmental sectors. Since its...
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13 Apr 2026
Meet the Voices Shaping Our Rural Economy Seminar
We’re looking forward to welcoming a strong line-up of expert speakers to our upcoming RSN Member Exclusive Seminar on the Rural Economy taking place in just two weeks.
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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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