Rural Digital Connectivity
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
22 Apr 2025
The Full Package on Rural Postal Services
Citizens Advice has published a new report, The Full Package: What Consumers Need from a Changing Postal Service, providing detailed insight into how people across England and Wales use letters,...
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14 Apr 2025
Elevating Rural Voices: RSN’s Year of Impact
As the national voice championing rural services, the Rural Services Network (RSN) is proud to reflect on a year of meaningful progress, advocacy, and collaboration. In 2024/25, we continued to...
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14 Apr 2025
Design Codes for Health and Wellbeing
Quality of Life Foundation has released new guidance, Design Codes for Health and Wellbeing, which has been developed in partnership with the TCPA, along with Tibbalds, TRUUD, and Henley Business School, with support from UDL. It...
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07 Apr 2025
Navigating the Shift to Digital Landlines
The imminent transition from traditional analogue phone systems to digital landlines has stirred significant concern among rural MPs, as highlighted in a recent parliamentary debate. Led by Damian Hinds MP,...
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31 Mar 2025
Rural Communities in Focus: Insights, Inspiration, and What’s Next
Last week, we were proud to host another of our exclusive member-only seminars—this time focusing on the heartbeat of our work: rural communities. This engaging online event brought together RSN...
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31 Mar 2025
Future Flight Technologies
We are thrilled to share that Kerry Booth, the Chief Executive of the Rural Services Network (RSN), was recently featured on the University of Birmingham’s Future Flight Social Insight podcast....
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17 Mar 2025
The Importance of Terrestrial Television in Safeguarding Britain’s Social Resilience
As digital advancements continue to reshape our world, the preservation of terrestrial television remains crucial for maintaining social cohesion and inclusivity across the country. This issue was highlighted in the...
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10 Mar 2025
Join ACRE in Celebrating Village Halls Week 2025
Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) is looking forward to the return of Village Halls Week, scheduled for 17-23 March 2025. Village Halls Week is an annual celebration that...
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10 Mar 2025
An Online Event To Launch The Digital Together Creative Digital Hubs Toolkit
Join this online event on 17 March (1-2:30 pm) to learn about how to develop digital skills and resources in rural communities. The event will launch the Creative Digital Hubs...
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03 Mar 2025
Digital Inclusion Action Plan Announced
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has unveiled a comprehensive Digital Inclusion Action Plan, a landmark initiative aimed at enhancing digital skills and access across the UK. This...
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