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Bookings are now officially open for the National Rural Conference 2025, which will take place online from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 September.
This is the Rural Services Network’s flagship event of the year, bringing together rural decision-makers, practitioners, and advocates for four days of live, interactive sessions focused on the future of rural communities.
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The Community Heartbeat Trust charity (“CHT”) is a national charity, working in all 4 of the main UK countries. Unlike retailers, and other organisations, the purpose of the Community Heartbeat Trust charity is to support communities in the provision of...
Ready to explore the future of agriculture? Welcome to Hartpury Agri-Tech Centre's Digital Farming Network – a leading community in agricultural innovation. Whether you're a farmer, supplier, advisor, student, or simply fascinated by food production – join for free...
In a determined Westminster Hall debate last week on Government Funding for Local Authorities , concerns were sharply voiced regarding the financial sustainability of rural councils, particularly highlighted by Helen Morgan, MP for North Shropshire. The focus was squarely...
Last week, we hosted an engaging seminar on Rural Economies for our members. This event, featured expert speakers who discussed key issues affecting rural communities in the UK, sparking engaging and insightful discussions among the 77 attendees. Three key...
East Suffolk Council has introduced a new Rural Development Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) designed to guide rural development and ensure it aligns with the area's unique character and needs. This SPD complements the East Suffolk - Suffolk...
Rural councils across the UK are facing increasing financial strain, as demonstrated by the alarming trend of selling public assets to cover revenue shortfalls. A recent BBC report reveals the extent to which some councils are resorting to...
The housing crisis in rural England has sparked debate over the impact of second homes and holiday lets on local communities. A recent BBC report sheds light on the growing challenges faced by towns and villages across East...
Considering recent findings from the research titled " The gainers and losers from the United Kingdom’s university-related migration: A subregional analysis of Graduate Outcomes Survey data " published by The Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI), there is an...
This analysis presents data on housing affordability. Access to affordable housing is a continuing issue and the ratio of house price to earnings continues to be an issue in many communities where local wages do not match the cost of...
