Read what we have to say about Plunkett UK's 2024 Impact Report.
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#RuralEconomies #RuralBusiness #CommunityOwnership #Impact

Thanks to those who came to our #RuralEconomies seminar today. Our speakers from @cornwallcouncil, Defra UK, DefraStats & Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities delivered engaging presentations that inspired lively discussion. Next up is our #RuralTransport seminar on 22 May ➡️bit.ly/4aKVrSz

🌿 #EarthDay Call to Action🌎 #NetZero in rural areas cover 40% of England's constituencies.Our #WinningTheRuralVote campaign calls on all political parties to prioritise rural areas & needs to ensure a fair transition to net zero. More➡️bit.ly/4aEPs0U #RuralSustainability

Community Ownership - Empowering Rural Communities in England. Read Plunkett UK 's Impact report here: plunkett.co.uk/new-report-hig…

🏡Excited to share that Kerry Booth CEO contributed to @localis' new publication. Read 'Rural affordable housing: Understanding rural needs', alongside 13 other essays focused on shaping a successful planning framework:➡️localis.org.uk/research/build… #RuralHousing #sustainabledevelopment

This week we heard inspiring stories from Tavistock Town Council, Saffron Walden Town Council and Faversham TC about the steps they are taking for their communities at the RSN Online Rural Market Town Group. #ruralcommunities

Highlighting the crucial need for equitable funding, National Rural Crime Network's latest report on rural crime underscores the necessity of united efforts to enhance safety & resilience in England's rural areas. #RuralSafety #CommunityResilience #FairFunding

#VillageHallsWeek Begins Today!
ACRE is celebrating the Heartbeat of#Rural Communities, and you are invited! The theme this year is about exploring how Village Halls can #GoGreen
📌For more details and to get involved, visit: acre.org.uk/village-halls-…

Today, English Rural 🏡 have launched their #HousingManifesto . It’s time to act to ensure that rural communities across England can thrive as inclusive, vibrant places for generations to come.
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#RuralHousing #RuralCommunities

❔How are #rural businesses addressing the impacts of skills and labour shortages?
▶️Check out the key findings of our latest State of Rural Enterprise Report welcomed by BCC
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Defra UK Department for Education
#Innovation #resilience

This is great news ACRE ! This boost acknowledges village halls as the heart of rural communities - key to unity, local enterprise & more. They're not just buildings, they're where life happens. #VillageHalls #Budget #RuralLife #FairFunding #Community

Today, on #WorldBookDay , Kerry Booth CEO highlights the crucial role of libraries in supporting rural areas. #Libraries serve as key pillars for education, culture, & community. We advocate for fair funding to ensure these vital resources thrive. #FairFunding #Rural Libraries #Rural

We welcome the fuel duty freeze, but it misses the mark for rural car users. Limited public transport & longer distances for essentials heavily impact rural communities. We advocate for focused support and investment in rural transport. #Rural Transport #FuelDuty #Budget24 #Rural

Thanks to our RSN members for engaging discussions on digital inclusion in rural areas.Special thanks to speakers @ofcom, @Wildanet, & Cornerstone for insights on the UK's digital switchover.➡️bit.ly/3ThOimh #DigitalInclusion #ConnectivityForAll #Rural Connectivity #Rural

Labour shortages & skills gaps are major challenges for #rural businesses which are hindering performance & growth potential.
More than half find it difficult to recruit/retain suitably-skilled staff according to our survey, welcomed by BCC
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RSN Online has been campaigning on this issue to ensure that rural residents have access to the rental housing market and can find homes to live in locally. #ruralaffordablehousing

Research published today into the role of #ruralexceptionsites show how they can help us build more affordable homes for rural communities. housing.org.uk/rural-exceptio…

💷FUNDING ALERT💷

We've just launched a new small #grants fund to support #VillageHalls in England make modest improvements to their buildings thanks to funding from Defra UK

READ: acre.org.uk/press-release-…

We've kicked off our 2024 seminar programme with a bang starting with #ruralnetzero today with over 100 delegates & excellent presentations and discussions from @cornwallcouncil CCRI and Broadacres Housing Association with debate on retrofit, council decision making and action, & climathons.

Delighted that RSN Online is part of the #ruralhomelessnesscounts coalition. This guide can help local authorities see practical solutions and strategies for local communities.