Members Notice Board
Latest news and best practice from our broad range of RSN members:
25 Jan 2021
How is Western Power Distribution helping their local and rural customers meet net zero?
Below is an article supplied by Western Power Distribution who are members of the Rural Services Partnership The UK’s electricity system is undergoing a rapid period of change as distribution...
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14 Dec 2020
Calling on sole traders and small businesses re banking needs
South West Mutual, one of our RSP members, are looking at how sole traders, small businesses and community supporting, or social purpose minded organisations (clubs, associations, unions, charities, CICs) see...
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30 Nov 2020
Strengthening local economies and creating choice with community enterprises
In recent months, we’ve all seen local people in communities up and down the country thrown into the spotlight as they’ve stepped in to help other local people through the...
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23 Nov 2020
Living Memories Online: Using archive films to help trigger memories and reduce isolation
A new online service that uses archive films and newsreels to bring trigger memories and encourage friendships through shared reminiscence A new service that brings memories to life through archive...
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22 Oct 2020
Plans off the ground for 8 new affordable rented homes
Action Hampshire’s housing team has played a key role in getting plans for 8 new affordable rented homes off the ground in the parish of Curdridge. It’s been a long...
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22 Oct 2020
Supporting sustainable, inclusive travel for communities
Bus Users is part of a group of charities and non-profits working to improve sustainable, inclusive transport and active travel for local communities. Communities depend on public, community and shared...
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22 Oct 2020
The moment of truth for rural GP services
A recent report by the NHS Confederation calls for a ‘re-imagining’ of the NHS if the service is to emerge on a stronger footing from Covid-19. A triple ‘whammy’ of...
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22 Oct 2020
Lockdown reveals residents’ hidden talents
Life in lockdown has revealed some hidden talents amongst Eden Housing Association residents, especially in the Assisted Living Schemes. Poems and paintings have surfaced and two residents from Carlisle and...
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22 Oct 2020
What are the current risks and opportunities for affordable housing?
There exist a number of risks and opportunities for affordable rural housing at present. These include the introduction of First Homes Exception Sites, the thresholds at which sites are required to provide affordable...
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22 Oct 2020
New project helps farmers plan ahead and stay resilient through change
A new project led by The Farming Community Network (FCN) will help farmers in England and Wales plan ahead for the future. FCN’s ‘Time to Plan’ project helps to raise...
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