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Promoting Rural Best practice

The RSP provides a unique opportunity for its members to promote and highlight topical examples of rural best practice, case studies and pilot projects. 

The RSP also raises awareness of the excellent work currently being delivered by rural practitioners in England.

Rural Affordable Housing under the spotlight
04.12.2023

Rural Affordable Housing under the spotlight

On Tuesday night, the CPRE (The Campaign for the Protection of rural England) launched their latest report into rural affordable housing at a Parliamentary reception.  Attended by key stakeholders and those with an interest in rural housing, there were a...

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Over 15,000 Free to Use ATMs Lost Since 2018
04.12.2023

Over 15,000 Free to Use ATMs Lost Since 2018

The number of free to use cash machines available in the UK has fallen by almost 30% in the last five years, according to new figures from the Association of Convenience Stores. ACS’ Access to Cash Tracker reveals the...

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Rural businesses show resilience, but investment curtailed by rising costs
27.11.2023

Rural businesses show resilience, but investment curtailed by rising costs

Rising costs are causing serious and widespread problems for rural businesses in parts of England which is curtailing their ability to invest and grow, according to a major new survey from the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE). ...

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RSN joins celebrations as coalition wins Campaign of the Year award
20.11.2023

RSN joins celebrations as coalition wins Campaign of the Year award

RSN has joined partners in the ‘Rural Homelessness Counts’ Coalition to celebrate its win at the Affordable Housing Awards 2023. The campaign “ Homelessness in the Countryside – A Hidden Crisis ” and the launch of the ‘Rural Homelessness...

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Winners of the Rural Community Business Awards 2023 announced
20.11.2023

Winners of the Rural Community Business Awards 2023 announced

Six inspirational community-owned businesses from across the UK and the people behind them have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to their communities, and as being the most inspiring businesses of their kind by the Plunkett Foundation at its Rural...

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Vintage van connecting rural communities over a cuppa
20.11.2023

Vintage van connecting rural communities over a cuppa

Trent & Dove, a Housing Association working across Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire, has found new ways to reach isolated rural communities. It says its Coffee Connect service, an orange vintage van which visit communities each week, has helped them...

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How digitally connected can you be?
13.11.2023

How digitally connected can you be?

Mobile UK has launched a new survey, asking us to identify how connected we are.  The survey asks a series of questions which prompts people to reconsider their usage of digital devices and ultimately their mobile and internet use. ...

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Community businesses are committed to social and environmental action
06.11.2023

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 UK wide. The recently published report provides a state-of-the-sector...

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Join NICRE to explore the state of rural enterprise
06.11.2023

Join NICRE to explore the state of rural enterprise

The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) will shine a spotlight on how businesses in rural areas are responding to the major challenges affecting the UK economy and the policy landscape at an event this month. Following the...

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APPG report shows lack of services is impacting on dementia diagnosis for rural patients
30.10.2023

APPG report shows lack of services is impacting on dementia diagnosis for rural patients

A new joint report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Dementia and the Alzheimer's Society has revealed that poor access to, or a lack of services in rural areas, means many people suffering from Alzheimer's aren’t receiving the care...

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The RSN campaigns to help rural residents overcome multiple access barriers to key services which includes poor transport and broadband.

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The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.

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The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.

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Rural residents can suffer from Rural Vulnerability, due to a combination of issues such as poor transport, lack of broadband low wages and higher than average house prices. 

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The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.

The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.

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