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

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📢 RSN Local Authority Comms & Press Officers: Join our Rural Policy & BT Digital Switchover Briefing on 10 June.

Hear the latest from RSN and @bt_uk on Digital Voice and what it means for your rural communities.

➡️https://t.co/6iVaZirzAg

#DigitalVoice #RuralServices

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The APPG for Rural Services is seeking evidence on:
🏡Off-gas grid homes
⚡️Rising rural energy costs
🌱The transition to net zero

Read more & submit your evidence: https://t.co/Xf8KESvTIC

#RuralServices #NetZero #FuelPoverty

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🎧A recent @CLAtweets Podcast features Kerry Booth, Chief Executive of the RSN, discussing fair funding, rural proofing and the future of rural public services.
➡️https://t.co/wyp5nkfh2g
#15minutes #DeliveringForAll

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Research from @GoodThingsFdn & @Sport_England highlights how digital exclusion is becoming a growing barrier to taking part in sport and physical activity.
➡️ https://t.co/w2Q1gdQy41
#DigitalInclusion #RuralHealth

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What could the King’s Speech 2026 mean for rural communities? We’ve taken a look at key proposals on:
🏡 Housing
🏥 NHS reform
⚡ Energy
🎓 Education
📶 Digital access
🧳 Tourism levies
Highlighting potential benefits, key risks & the possible bottom line for rural areas.

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It’s a myth. Managing affordable rural homes isn’t expensive - and now we can prove it. New @EnglishRural research with @acuity_research :
→ 44% lower management costs
→ 45% lower cost per home
→ 88% fewer serious complaints
Read the report: https://t.co/G2dk2lIT97 #NoMoreExcuses #RuralHousing

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This Bank Holiday Weekend, Let’s Rethink Rural England 👇

https://t.co/CwGZBkVK8r

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For years, one assumption has quietly shaped housing decisions. Next week, @EnglishRural will be launching a new, evidence‑based research project that puts that assumption under the spotlight, using hard data to test what many have taken for granted. #nomoreexcuses

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➡️ https://t.co/knUQ6LtGZR

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This week at the RSN:
✔️Campaign priorities shared with members
✔️New Rural Realities research launched
✔️Rural Economy Seminar bringing together insight, evidence & solutions
Across all, one clear message: rural communities are under pressure, overlooked, yet full of potential.

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📢 Launched today

We��ve spoken to over 2,400 rural residents across the country and the message is clear:

Rural communities are under pressure and feel forgotten in national policy, yet remain full of untapped potential.

👉 Read the findings: https://t.co/NhjzO9I2q3

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⚡️ @neso_energy has published its Summer Outlook, setting out expectations for electricity supply and demand across Great Britain.

Find out more about evolving market dynamics and ongoing system developments.

➡️https://t.co/0I0mVKL2IQ

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Rural crime is often hidden, but its impact is real and far-reaching. Read more about @RuralCrimeNtwk's 2026 conference, where stakeholders, policymakers and frontline leaders came together to address the growing challenges of rural crime.
🔗 https://t.co/e0O9r7S159 #RuralCrime

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🗣️Meet our speakers.
From national research to local delivery, hear from leading voices driving rural economic growth.
RSN Seminar | Rural Economy | 29 April
👉https://t.co/RSlp17QUxr

[NALC @NALC]

📝 In this week's blog, we have highlighted five simple but essential steps to help parish and town councils protect and strengthen their cyber resilience with straightforward, actionable steps. https://t.co/FoHN0ML3Vi

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ACS’ 2026 Crime Report is driving conversation in Parliament.

@GideonJAmos MP referenced ACS' evidence on rogue businesses reselling stolen goods, highlighting the serious impact this activity has on legitimate retailers and local communities.

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We hear the word “resilient” a lot when it comes to rural communities, but does it sometimes hide real need?
Take a look at our latest article – does this reflect what you’re seeing in your area? ⬇️
https://t.co/XyCPIGS881

[National Farmers' Union @NFUtweets]

ICYMI 📺 NFU President Tom Bradshaw spoke to BBC News last week about the disruption to global oil and gas markets that is putting a huge strain on UK farmers and growers.

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The new NHS online hospital launches in 2027, but what is it and how will it work? Join our free online event on 11th May at 2pm to learn more: https://t.co/nLLA5ts4n8

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Great to see RSN member @PubistheHub_uk supporting rural community venues to grow and thrive.

Read how a Llandwrog pub is expanding its facilities to boost connection, accessibility and wellbeing.👇
https://t.co/xu3EwUd4vZ

#RuralEconomy #RuralCommunities