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Bookings are now officially open for the National Rural Conference 2025, which will take place online from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 September.
This is the Rural Services Network’s flagship event of the year, bringing together rural decision-makers, practitioners, and advocates for four days of live, interactive sessions focused on the future of rural communities.
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The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) released its third Rural Proofing Report last week. The document titled " Delivering Rural Opportunity - The Third Report on Rural Proofing " provides an overview of the Government’s...
In a significant development last week, Transport East successfully introduced the Regional Strategy Hub's Rural Mobility report in Parliament, marking a pivotal moment for rural communities in the East. This comprehensive strategy document , outlines...
BBC reports that a new vision for rail travel in the West of England shows how the area could nearly halve journey times between major cities and rural spots. Political leaders from across the region and South Wales have...
Cambridge News reports that the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has announced that an ‘Uber style’ bus service will be extending its hours to cater for rural communities, starting from November 28 ‘Ting’, the ‘Uber’ of the bus industry...
The Business Standard reports that the British government will later this year introduce legislation that will require all newly built homes and offices to feature electric vehicle chargers, making England the first country in the world to implement such enforcements....
DEFRA and BEIS recently commissioned a report to better understand the possible impact of different societal and behavioural changes in achieving the 2050 emission target The report looks at 130 behaviours across four sectors (heat, transport, electricity and consumption)...
The Telegraph reports that the company behind the "Boris bus" is using French batteries to bring environmentally friendly services to rural routes, after previously pledging to champion British manufacturing Wrightbus has unveiled its first electric-powered vehicle with a 200-mile...
A parish council is calling on the Government to provide more financial support for young people living in rural and isolated areas required to travel to receive their post-16 education, according to the Chichester Observer The Chairman of East...
The Guardian reports that Britain’s energy regulator, Ofgem, has approved a £300m investment to help triple the number of ultra-rapid electric car charge points across the country, as part of efforts to accelerate the UK’s shift to clean energy ...
Regional airline Flybe is aiming to resume flights this summer after a new company purchased the defunct airline’s assets, according to Business Live Exeter-headquartered Flybe Ltd collapsed in early 2020, but administrators have completed a deal which will see...
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Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural areas is more expensive.
Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
Rural residents face distinct healthcare challenges, including limited access to transport, longer distances to medical facilities, an aging demographic, housing inadequacies, digital connectivity gaps, and difficulties recruiting health and care workers.
Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, a lack of affordable housing, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
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