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The national champion for rural services, championing the rights, needs & potential of rural communities across England.

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Our National Rural Conference would not be possible without the organisations supporting it.

We’re delighted to introduce our four 2026 Conference Supporters & thank them for helping make these important rural conversations possible.

Meet them: https://t.co/mk8lf2IZ8B

#NRC26

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Could your rural community be missing out on faster broadband?

Councils, residents and businesses can help Building Digital UK identify gaps in gigabit-capable coverage and ensure rural areas are not overlooked.

📅 Deadline: 1 October 2026
🔗https://t.co/1uAQXd4H04

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Councils have already committed significant time, money & staff capacity to #LGR. They now need clarity.

@RSNChiefExec explains why rural geography, local voice & fair funding must be central to the review.

➡️https://t.co/bQAhYDOa3Q

#NationalChampion

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RSN members, have you checked your inbox? 📩

Our #NationalRuralConference special is out. Explore eight online sessions, meet the speakers and hear from policymakers and rural experts.

Choose the sessions that matter to you!

➡️https://t.co/19IxJ4q1bD

#NationalChampion

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Rural councils face higher delivery costs across large, sparsely populated areas, yet receive less Government-funded spending per head.

In Parliament, @HelenMorganMP cited RSN analysis on the widening rural–urban gap.

Fair funding must reflect rural costs.

🎥 UK Parliament

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National Rural Conference 2026!

Our Rural Economy & Regeneration session will bring bring together @DefraGovUK, @marjonuni, @NICRErural and York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority

📅 14 Sept | 1:30pm | Online
🔒 RSN members only
➡️ https://t.co/68lw0x2FiT

#NationalChampion

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📢 Less than two weeks to go!

Join us online from 14–17 September for the Rural Services Network’s National Rural Conference 2026.

Hear from rural leaders and experts, discover new ideas and connect with others working across rural services.

Book: https://t.co/GxbFQLSToa

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Good health is shaped by more than healthcare!

Access to services, transport, affordable housing and secure work all affect rural health.

We’re supporting @health_equals calls for action on these essential building blocks of health.

➡️https://t.co/UoJjPzo1GD

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📢 @DefraGovUK Minister Jenny Riddell-Carpenter MP will open the Rural Economy session at the RSN National #RuralConference26

📍14 September | 1:30pm–3:30pm | Online
🎫RSN member exclusive event

Find out more and register: https://t.co/68lw0x2FiT

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How can community micro-enterprises help fill gaps in rural care?

RSN member @CommCats recently brought care professionals and micro-enterprise leaders together to explore flexible, person-centred support for people in rural Waveney.

Find out more➡️https://t.co/E0tqIoqDhE

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We're looking for our next Chair.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of affordable #ruralhousing and lead the Board of a specialist housing association serving villages and rural communities across England.

If you have experience of strategic leadership, governance and helping organisations deliver meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.

📥 Download the recruitment pack: https://t.co/xeTAcRHFdG

Applications close: 14 September 2026, 12 noon.

#ChairRecruitment #SocialHousing #NonExecutive #Governance

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Small rural housing developments can make a big difference. 🏡

In Diddlebury @weareconnexus is delivering four new affordable homes to help local people remain in the area while supporting the village school, local businesses & wider community life.
➡️https://t.co/eZp4HzvezN

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RSN members, check your inbox!

The August edition of the Rural Funding Digest has arrived, bringing together the latest funding opportunities that could support rural communities and organisations.

🔒 The Rural Funding Digest is an exclusive benefit for RSN members.

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📺The future of Freeview matters for rural communities.

With gaps in rural digital connectivity remaining, we’re encouraging people and organisations across rural communities to respond to the Gov consultation and support the 2044 option.

Closes 31 Aug⬇️ https://t.co/bSUFGDkBIR

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Investment in maternity services is welcome, but what happens when the nearest service is much further away?

Our recent article explores why access to maternity care remains a challenge for rural communities.

➡️ https://t.co/r3nJCzQPeg

#RuralHealthAndCare

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#NationalChampion #RuralServicesNetwork

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The Casey Commission has launched #TheBigConversationOnCare

We're encouraging councils, partners & rural communities to take part and help ensure the realities of delivering and accessing adult social care in rural areas are reflected in future reform.

🔗https://t.co/iTHCnKxcJT

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Could demand-responsive transport help improve connectivity in rural areas?

@WandFCouncil has launched The Extra Mile, a flexible bus service that passengers book when they need it, helping connect villages with key services & destinations.

➡️ https://t.co/xoQ6DRptFk

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"Rural communities deserve to be at the heart of the Government's plans."

The RSN responds to the #PrimeMinister's first speech, highlighting why future policies must recognise the higher costs and unique challenges of rural living.

🔗https://t.co/zOYS1rW9Gl

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Rural market towns thrive when every generation has a voice.

RMTG members are invited to join us this week for our Older People & Young People Sounding Board meetings.

Book now➡️ https://t.co/uOlmfMeyx5

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