Rural Review of the Queen's Speech 2021
At the State Opening of Parliament on Tuesday 11 May, the Government, through the Queen's Speech, set out its priorities and programme for the coming session including the legislation it intends to pass. The Queen's Speech states the programme it sets out will deliver a pandemic recovery that makes the UK stronger, healthier and more prosperous.
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Rural Review of Build Back Better – A government plan for growth

In March government published Build Back Better, a publication setting out the government's plan to support economic growth through investment in infrastructure, skills and innovation through levelling up, supporting the transition to net zero and realising the vision of a Global Britain.
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ADVANCE NOTICE OF A TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER.

A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is to be made for the following location: Mill Lane, Back Lane and Main Street, Shearsby (see weblink or QR code below).

The purpose of the TTRO is to allow Leicestershire County Council to facilitate highway drainage improvement scheme. The TTRO will incorporate a temporary road closure starting at the... Read More »

Coffee Connect Launches across Leicestershire & Rutland Wednesday 22nd April saw the successful launch of the Rural Coffee Connect project with a fantastic turnout at the Markfield Community and Sports Centre. The Rural Community Council (RCC) team offered drinks to guests whilst sharing the exciting plans for the van during spring, summer and beyond. A resident of Markfield mentioned "Shrugging-off... Read More »

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Government Response to Consultation on Changes to the Planning System

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Free Seminars on Social Enterprise, Health Inequalities and Digital Futures

Government's rural network infrastructure plans 'ignore businesses'

RSN evidence in House of Lords Select Committee Report

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Rural Related Politics - An RSN weekly review

We are taking bookings for our next seminar focusing on Rural Health and Social Care on 26th May from 11-1pm. You can book your place if you are a member of the RSN on this link
It will feature speakers from Dorset NHS Trust, Young Somerset and Health Education England.

If oral health matters, how can we prevent rural residents pulling their teeth out?Everyone experiences oral health problems at some stage of their life; and the mouth and oral cavity is central to people's wellbeing and identity. While oral diseases are largely preventable, they often remain untreated and persist. With the need to improve oral health impacted by COVID-19 yet recognised as a major public health issue, what is access to oral and dental care like for people living in rural places? Jessica Sellick investigates

In Hinterland this week - hospitality in dispute, nursey wobbles, new local government structure same old problems, fears over the loss of doctors and the pull of nature across the red wall and along the Cornish peninsula?
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The latest edition of the Funding Digest can be viewed hereLooking for funding for your local project or community group? This monthly bulletin includes links to various sources of grant funding that you may be able to access!

Read the latest RSN suggested draft responses for key rural consultations and view the latest Government Consultations that may be relevant to rural communities here

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Find out about our campaign for fairer funding for rural areas here
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