Looking forward to reading the great entries that @nalc receives for the #starcouncilawards this year. Get nominating!

🚜🏡 New evaluation shows Rural Housing Enablers are vital to tackling the rural housing crisis. 📊 227 schemes in pipeline (2,100+ homes) 💬 Building trust & evidencing need 💷 £3.30 social value for every £1 spent Read the full Defra-funded report 👉 acre.org.uk/evaluation-of-…

ACRE has today published an evaluation of our RHE programme, produced by CCRI and EAP, which highlights the vital need for and value of Rural Housing Enablers. Read the full report here: acre.org.uk/evaluation-of-…

Excellent appointment. Congratulations Anne

🏡 From health to transport to childcare – how well are services working for rural England? New #SORS25 report from Rural England C.I.C reveals the gaps. ➡️rsnonline.org.uk/new-report-hig… #RuralResearch #StateOfRuralServices25

Nice to see my 2nd report for Rural England published. This one addresses contemporary #StateofRuralServices in #RuralEngland, highlighting issues of #AccessEquality

“…while rural communities remain resilient & resourceful, gaps in infrastructure, funding & access continue to create real disadvantages. These issues….need to be considered in future service & policy planning if equal opportunity for rural residents is to be achieved.” 👇

Rural areas continue to be left behind when it comes to essential services. The latest report by Rural England CIC shows that many rural areas have poor or limited access to hospitals, reliable public transport, shops, basic internet - and even job centres. We urge the

I’d like to congratulate Ryder Cup Europe on their victory. Your team play the first few days was sensational. More importantly, I’d like to apologize for the rude and mean-spirited behavior from our American crowd at Bethpage. As a former player, Captain and as an American, I

🏡 Affordable #RuralHousing is often treated as an afterthought. 👀Next week, we’re changing the conversation. Watch this space. #Devolution CCRI

🏡 Villages. Small sites. Real local need. Our new research reveals how devolution could shape all three - for better or worse. 👀 Full launch on Wednesday. #Devolution #RuralHousing

🏡 Something important is on the way for #ruralhousing. Tomorrow we share new research exploring what #devolution could mean for villages, local communities, and the future of affordable homes. 👀 Keep an eye out. CCRI

🏡 Devolution could unlock affordable homes in rural England - but only if rural priorities are written into local strategies. New research from the #RuralHousing Network, English Rural 🏡 & CCRI shows how local leadership, strong partnerships & early action can make the

Housing Digital: Devolution offers hope for rural affordable homes - housingdigital.co.uk/devolution-off…

In case you missed it… Our new research with CCRI looks at what devolution really means for rural communities and the delivery of affordable homes. From risks to opportunities, it sets out what needs to happen to ensure villages aren’t left behind. Read and share ▶️

An important piece of work. Rural communities must not be overlooked or ignored in devolution plans and strategies if we are to have a living and thriving countryside

Why do we produce the Better Business Report?🤔 📈Benchmark community businesses 💊Assess the health of the network  🗣️Build an evidence base for advocacy ➡️Find out more about the report and our key asks here: plunkett.co.uk/better-busines… #BetterBusiness2025 #OwnItTogether

Today Martin Collett attended the APPG for Rural Powerhouse —focused on devolution, planning reform & rural housing. The discussion highlighted that rural housing delivery as a Government priority matters. #RuralHousing

👏🏼 A huge thank you to all our residents, partners and rural champions for standing with us this year to champion affordable #ruralhousing. It’s the strength of our network that makes change happen. Stronger together. 🎄 Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and here’s to 2026

Carol of the Bells in Kyiv subway. Voices of the Embassies of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom came together to perform Shchedryk in the Kyiv metro as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine. Thankful to everyone who stands with us!