Rural Environment

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08 Jan 2024

Urgent need to resolve flooding funding

The last week saw significant amounts of rainfall in a short period of time, leading to significant flooding in areas across the country. The BBC reported on the story which...

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18 Dec 2023

RSN welcomes NICRE report – Rural SMEs and the environment

Pic: Greg and Jade Pilley of Stroud Brewery in Gloucestershire The Rural Services Network (RSN) has welcomed the latest report from the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) which...

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18 Dec 2023

Families, business and industry to get energy efficiency support

The Government has announced that around a million homes will be made warmer and hundreds of business supported, as £6bn is allocated to cut energy use and bills. The funding...

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18 Dec 2023

DCMS launch £25m energy efficiency scheme for voluntary and community sector

DCMS have launched a £25m energy efficiency scheme for voluntary and community sector organisations. More information via DCMS below: The £25.5m VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme is now open to help...

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18 Dec 2023

COP 28 – Fossil Fuel progress?

World leaders have reached a new agreement to tackle climate change at a big UN meeting in Dubai.  The BBC reports on the progress made at COP 28 (read the...

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27 Nov 2023

Devon community team removes eyesore telegraph poles in AONB AND upgrades to superfast broadband

A community in Mortehoe in North Devon has pulled together to upgrade its broadband connection and improve its environment by removing telegraph poles. The project has taken 3 years to...

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13 Nov 2023

New government consultation finds Local Authorities are key to a successful EV roll out

The Lords Select Committee on Environment and Climate Change has published its consultation response to the Electric Vehicles Enquiry.  The written evidence from the Urban Transport Group highlights the disparity...

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06 Nov 2023

Community businesses are committed to social and environmental action

New research by Plunkett Foundation has shown that community businesses are committed to social and environmental action despite facing multiple challenges which are threatening the economic viability of many businesses...

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06 Nov 2023

RSN to host Net Zero event as part of Countryside COP

The Rural Services Network is pleased to be able to invite you to attend our online event focusing on Net Zero as part of Countryside COP. Taking place on 22nd...

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